vpGram
★ 4.8What it actually doesvpGram is a Telegram client with an integrated VPN tunnel for bypassing blocks, available on Android and iOS with intermittent connectivity, but prone to connection issues and compatibility problems on older iOS versions.
Actually does
- ✓Messaging85% of reviews
- ✓Voice calls10% of reviews
- ✓VPN75% of reviews
- ✓File sharing15% of reviews
- ✓Open source
- ✓Ad-free5% of reviews
- ✓Free tier10% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠End-to-end encryption
Common complaints
- ✗App doesn't open on older iOS versions (iPhone 6s, iPad on iOS 15-16)20% of mentions
«On iPhone 6s (iOS 15.8.8) the app simply doesn't open»
- ✗VPN connection errors after entering phone number25% of mentions
«After entering the number there's a KVN error. I hope they fix it»
- ✗App crashes and freezes15% of mentions
«Works well, but sometimes it crashes for 15-20 minutes»
- ✗Instability when working over mobile internet10% of mentions
«There are problems with mobile internet, but it's probably more due to jammers»
- ✗Slow VPN connection on startup (10-20 seconds)15% of mentions
«You have to wait for the VPN to connect, but in today's reality there's no other way»
What people praise
- ★Stable access to Telegram during RKN blocking
«Everything works even when that annoying RKN tries to interfere»
- ★Built-in VPN eliminates the need for a separate app
«Everything is great, but (question for the team), do I understand correctly that the app works with a pre-installed VPN?»
- ★Reliable performance on Android (especially on modern versions)
«I only used vpgram from a work Android phone»
- ★Familiar Telegram interface requires no relearning
«We're still in touch with family and friends»
- ★Free usage without hidden payments and complex setup
«Thanks for such a wonderful app»