# PDF Tools & Utilities vs Geph

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Tools & Utilities at 67% against Geph's 38%. PDF Tools & Utilities also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Geph's advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Tools & Utilities sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Geph sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Tools & Utilities holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geph has 191 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PDF Tools & Utilities's written reviews are positive against 38% of Geph's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Tools & Utilities | Geph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-and-utilities/id1450474603/reviews)** | [4.1 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geph/id1638148282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sandip paghadar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407622721) | [Gephyra OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636313324) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Tools & Utilities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-tools-and-utilities/id1450474603)

Easily manage PDF files with tools to merge, split, delete, extract, lock, unlock, and rotate pages. Add watermarks and organize your documents with advanced file management features.

**Highlights:** Merge multiple PDFs, Split PDFs into multiple files, Delete and extract PDF pages, Lock and unlock PDFs with passwords, Rotate PDF pages, Add text or image watermarks, Organize and manage PDF files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Geph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geph/id1638148282)

This app provides a zero-knowledge, open-source VPN service focused on user privacy. It offers free medium-speed browsing and paid tiers for enhanced speed and server access, all while maintaining transparency through its open-source code.

**Highlights:** Zero-knowledge privacy, Open-source software stack, Free medium-speed browsing, Paid tiers for enhanced speed, Access to more servers, Transparent and accountable

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Unlimited Speed | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Generally stable and free
- 🚀 Fast connection speeds (sometimes)
- ✅ Works well on Android
- ✨ Good user experience (historically)
- 💯 Free and reliable (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 📉 Slow speeds
- 👎 Unstable performance
- 💸 Expensive for paid users
- ⏳ Slow updates on iOS

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently opens to a blank screen and cannot be used
- VPN cannot be turned off after opening
- App crashes and does not connect easily
- Connection times out with 'Transport(broker call timed out)' error
- App freezes after loading

**Requested features**

- Support for sharing VPN connection via hotspot on iOS
- Faster updates for iOS
- More free servers
- Add more US locations to iOS
- Add split tunneling feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Tools & Utilities free?

PDF Tools & Utilities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Geph free?

Geph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Tools & Utilities or Geph?

PDF Tools & Utilities is rated higher. PDF Tools & Utilities averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Geph averages 4.1 from 191 ratings.

### Do PDF Tools & Utilities or Geph have ads?

Neither PDF Tools & Utilities nor Geph shows ads.

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