# VPN Windscribe: Fast & Secure

> Private Internet & WiFi Proxy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1129435228](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1129435228)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1129435228`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Windscribe Limited
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (35,099 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.14.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2016-07-25
- **Size:** 183 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vpn-windscribe-fast-secure/id1129435228)
- **Website:** [https://windscribe.com](https://windscribe.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://windscribe.com/privacy](https://windscribe.com/privacy)

## Description

**Windscribe VPN** is a privacy-focused VPN for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. It encrypts internet traffic, masks your IP address across 69+ countries, protects you on public Wi‑Fi, and helps access region-restricted websites and streaming services. Supported protocols include WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Stealth, and Wstunnel.

The free plan includes 10 GB of monthly data, servers in 10 countries, AES-256 encryption, a kill switch, and R.O.B.E.R.T. ad, tracker, malware, and phishing blocking—without ads, email registration, or a credit card. Pro adds unlimited data, 69+ countries, P2P support, port forwarding, and coverage across multiple devices. Windscribe also offers a no-logs policy, DNS leak protection, open-source apps, and independent security verification.

## Rankings

- #8,172 — Overall
- #30 — secure
- #41 — malware
- #45 — security
- #50 — ip
- #55 — stay

## Review summary

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).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1129435228)