Arava VPN vs World by SOBE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Arava VPN
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Arava is a VPN client for your own servers or the provider you choose. Add a configuration or subscription and connect through an encrypted tunnel. Arava does not include a VPN subscription or require an Arava account. SETUP Import a subscription link, scan a configuration QR code, or import a file. Supported configuration formats include sing-box JSON and WireGuard / AmneziaWG configuration files. CONNECTION Choose a server manually or use Auto. Supported protocols include Hysteria2, VLESS + Reality, and WireGuard / AmneziaWG. Subscription updates help keep your server list current. DNS The engine resolves client domains through Google DNS over HTTPS inside the VPN. If that connection fails, it does not fall back to local client DNS. VPN server addresses may use the system resolver to establish the tunnel. PRIVACY No advertising or analytics SDKs. Configuration credentials are stored in the device's encrypted system storage. Device identifiers and server-location requests go to the subscription provider, as described in the privacy policy. Your provider handles VPN traffic; Google handles tunneled DNS requests. You need a compatible configuration from your own server or a VPN provider.
World by SOBE
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World by SOBE is a private VPN in one tap: a secure, encrypted connection to our own servers in the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Israel and the USA, run by SOBE Oร, a company in Estonia (EU). โข One tap to connect. If your network blocks VPNs, World switches protocol by itself, and โNot connecting?โ finds what is wrong. โข No logs: we do not record the sites you visit, DNS queries or your IP address. No third-party analytics. We keep only your email or account number, your purchases and your devices. โข Sign in with Apple or with your email, or stay anonymous: a 16-digit account number instead of an email. โข Allowed list: banks and services from home that refuse foreign addresses open directly, everything else stays in the VPN. โข One account on up to 3 devices: iPhone, iPad and Mac. A remote and a complication on Apple Watch, the connection in the Dynamic Island, widgets and themes in your style. The app creates a protected VPN connection to servers operated by SOBE Oร (Sobe Invest). With an Apple or email account, choose a plan in the app: monthly, yearly with a 7-day free trial, or lifetime access for one payment; a new account can try World for an hour first. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage them in Settings โ your name โ Subscriptions. With an account number, buy 30 days or a year of access: you pay once and nothing renews. You can delete your account at any time in the app's Settings. Terms of use: https://world.sobeinvest.com/terms Privacy policy: https://world.sobeinvest.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arava VPN at none against World by SOBE's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. World by SOBE sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Arava VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Arava VPN ships an update every 3 days, World by SOBE weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arava VPN | World by SOBE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UniTeam LLC | SOBE OU |
In-app purchases
Arava VPN
No in-app purchases
World by SOBE
- World Monthly$3.991 Month
- World Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- World for 30 days$3.99
- World for a year$34.99
- World Forever$89.99









