Geph vs Argon VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Geph
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.
- Zero-knowledge privacy
- Open-source software stack
- Free medium-speed browsing
- Paid tiers for enhanced speed
- Access to more servers
- Transparent and accountable
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Robust zero-knowledge privacy — We don't log you, because we can't. We use zero-knowledge authentication so that we can never associate your browsing activity with your identity. Transparent and accountable — Geph's entire software stack is open source and available on GitHub. Our managing organization is registered in Estonia, an EU jurisdiction with strong privacy laws. Accessible to all — We believe that everyone has the right to internet privacy. So we offer entirely free medium-speed browsing for everyone. For €6/month, you can purchase greatly enhanced speed and access to more servers. Privacy Policy / Terms of Use: https://github.com/geph-official/geph5/wiki/Policies-and-terms
Argon VPN
This application provides a secure and private internet connection through a virtual private network. It offers a user-friendly interface, fast speeds, and global server access to protect your data and enhance your online experience.
- User-friendly UI design
- Seamless VPN connection
- Online privacy and security
- Fast online experience
- One-click connection
- Global server access
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Designed for browsing, social apps, websites, and other online activities. Share it with friends. Connect faster together. Whether you're browsing at home, using public Wi-Fi, or connecting while traveling, our VPN helps protect your internet connection and keeps your online activity more private. More Features: - Fast & Easy VPN Connection Connect to a VPN server in just one tap. - Reliable VPN & Proxy Stay connected with a fast, simple, and secure VPN. - Secure Your Internet Protect your connection when using public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks. - Private Browsing Browse the internet with an additional layer of privacy. - Simple to Use Open the app, choose a server, and tap connect. It's that simple. Download now and connect in seconds. Additional Subscription Information Subscription Information - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Privacy Policy: https://argonvpn.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://argonvpn.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Geph at none against Argon VPN's shown. Argon VPN's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Geph sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Argon VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Argon VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 191 and 307 respectively.
Geph ships an update monthly, Argon VPN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Geph | Argon VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (191 ratings) | 4.5 (307 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 191 | 307 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gephyra OU | APPSFLYDARGON LIMITED |
Customer experience
Geph
Argon VPN
Bugs and requests
Geph
Reported bugs
15 issues- 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
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- Download and upload rates display zero and do not change
- App does not react or reacts with delay when disconnecting
- Servers are detected and blocked quickly
- VPN sharing on local network does not work or has no on/off button
- Login errors with 'TypeError: undefined is not an object'
- App not working after updates
- Cannot migrate old account or register new one
- Free settings eliminated after update
- iOS version not connecting at all
- iOS version has slow response bug and cannot establish network connection
Requested features
10 requests- 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
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- Improve iOS/iPadOS version
- Add background app refresh for iPhone
- Improve customer support for paid users
- Increase free account speed to 300 kb/s on iOS
- Add mainland China traffic exclusion/split tunneling
Argon VPN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Geph
- 1 Month of Unlimited Speed$5.991 Month
Argon VPN
- Weekly Plan$5.997 Days
- Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
- Annually Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year






