VPN Windscribe: Fast & Secure

Name: VPN Windscribe: Fast & Secure
Rating: 4.6 (34716 reviews)
Author: Windscribe Limited

By: Windscribe Limited App

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Overview

Version:

3.13.1

Last updated: 2026-07-27

Features & Capabilities

Windscribe VPN is an all-in-one privacy and security solution that protects your data with post-quantum encryption and open-source audits, while providing unrestricted internet access across devices. It delivers fast speeds, broad streaming support, and robust protections like DNS leak prevention and a kill switch. The service includes a generous free starter plan and an optional Pro plan for unlimited data and global locations.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Windscribe Limited

Rating:

4.60

(34,716) 68 new ratings

Version:

3.13.1 Last updated: 2026-07-27

Version code:

887799986

Creation date:

2016-07-25

Compatible devices:

Size:

182.29MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 8,175

Other rankings

#14 in secure keyword 37 ▲

#46 in malware keyword 47

#48 in security keyword 85 ▲

#56 in vpn keyword 90 ▲ 7

#57 in ip keyword 38 ▼ 8

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Developed by:

Windscribe Limited

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vpn-windscribe-fast-secure/id1129435228

Website:

https://windscribe.com

User Reviews

Reviewers largely praise Windscribe for reliability, speed, flexibility, and long-term usability, with a responsive team. However, recurring themes include instability and disconnects, streaming constraints (Netflix), onboarding paywalls or signup quirks, and occasional UI bugs or device-specific issues. Overall, Windscribe is valued for performance and customization, but stability and onboarding friction remain the dominant drawbacks.

Pros

Reliable and fast connections across both mobile and desktop (long-standing positive performance).
Highly flexible and customizable with multiple protocols and settings.
Broad server network with stable behavior and minimal IP-related limitations.
Long-term use is valued by many users, with ongoing improvements and a responsive support/team.
Positive cross-platform experience and consistent quality touted by long-time users.

Cons

Frequent connectivity issues and instability (constant errors, random disconnects, wake/sleep drops).
Streaming compatibility problems (notably Netflix blocking or not working).
Onboarding friction: paywalls for free usage and signup quirks (Apple authentication/Apple Sign-In issues).
UI/UX glitches and feature toggles not always functioning (e.g., Circumvent Censorship options).
Device-specific reliability problems (e.g., iPad/WiFi issues after updates, occasional CarPlay problems).

Recent reviews

I’ll be honest, this app is amazing when it comes to using vpn to watch Netflix shows outside of USA and i would recommend to people who need a few free vpns, however there’s major cons about this app that i need to address about and should be fixed. ~~Connection issues~~ - this is one the major issues with Windscribe, connecting to wifi with the vpn on is difficult and only works (sometimes) with streaming services and a few social media apps, but recently the connection has been disconnecting and not connecting to anything at all(to mention i have good wifi and usually connect to anything). ~~ 2FA login/automatically set it up for me~~ - i know this isn’t a major issue but i feel like i should mention this. If you have 2FA login on (meaning if they ask you for a 2FA verification code) and you don’t not have Pro or paid anything, you CANNOT login into your account at all!! The only issue that can fix this is to pay for the services they offer you + you cannot make a new account on your device at all because they do NOT allow it and it can lead to restrictions, which means if your already logged in on one devices you cannot login in to another one ( which is actually pretty frustrating ). These issues at least needs to be fixed because im aware i did not set up any 2FA verification and won’t allow me to disable it and causes me frustration and annoyance. Im not sure why this feature is not free to ones who don’t want to waste money. The “Garry” support helped me out me out bit and made me realize the root of the issues so good job for good support. ~~Another side note the “email optional” feature is not optional if on computer and not on mobile so its required if you want to make a new account (on a different device) ~~To summarize this review up this app is great if you want to use it to watch shows without pay and you can use some vpn, however it has connection issues + wanted to login on a another device is not possible (if you pay). Windscribe your app is great but these issues are affecting the experience of this app, & making users pay for subscriptions on this app. Please fix these issues