Comparison

Geph vs tay.jp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

tay.jp

Features
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Tay is a mobile assistant that helps you speak more naturally and professionally during casual conversations with clients. 1. Automatically records conversations 2. Transcribes what was said into text 3. Provides real-time translation when needed 4. Quickly searches related information from your knowledge base or external data 5. Suggests helpful insights and ideas based on the flow of conversation During face-to-face meetings, there are times when you think, “Wait, what was that again?” and reach for your laptop—only to feel awkward and disrupt the flow of the discussion. With Tay, you can instantly access the information you need right from your phone, staying engaged and keeping the conversation smooth and natural. Tay also integrates with online meeting tools like Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet, making it easy to manage meeting minutes and records. Whether in person or online, Tay acts as your “conversation partner,” bringing up the information, knowledge, and insights you need in the moment. Key Features: 1. A mobile solution optimized for in-person conversations 2. Access to user-specific knowledge and external data (with access controls in place) 3. Integration with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet to handle online meeting minutes and management 4. Lower implementation costs compared to other solutions 5. Ability to share information with clients when needed Start by making your casual client interactions more meaningful. Tay is your reliable companion in the moment.

Screenshots

Geph3 screens
tay.jp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tay.jp at none against Geph's 1. tay.jp also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Geph sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. tay.jp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geph ships an update monthly, tay.jp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Geph versus tay.jp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGephtay.jp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (191 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings191 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGephyra OUOPEN ESTATE JAPAN K.K.

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

tay.jp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Geph

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month of Unlimited Speed$5.991 Month
None

tay.jp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geph free?
Geph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tay.jp free?
tay.jp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Geph or tay.jp have ads?
Neither Geph nor tay.jp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geph or tay.jp?
Geph ships an update monthly, and tay.jp fortnightly. Most recently, Geph was updated on October 15, 2026 and tay.jp on October 10, 2026.

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