# Psiphon Browser

> Beyond Borders

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1193362444](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1193362444)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1193362444`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Psiphon Inc
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (395 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.12
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-08
- **First published:** 2017-06-28
- **Size:** 63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/psiphon-browser/id1193362444)
- **Website:** [https://psiphon.ca](https://psiphon.ca/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://psiphon.ca/en/privacy.html](https://psiphon.ca/en/privacy.html)

## Description

Psiphon Browser connects you to sites worldwide by leveraging the Psiphon network, delivering fast, reliable access with automatic protocol selection. It offers free, unlimited personal use and a simple setup with no registration or complex configuration.

With multilingual support and configurable server locations, you can tailor your browsing experience while enjoying built-in protection on untrusted networks such as public Wi-Fi.

## Rankings

- #84,955 — Overall

## Review summary

Users generally praise Psiphon Browser for appreciation and perceived usefulness in censorship contexts, but repeatedly report major connectivity issues (VPN won’t connect), inability to access blocked sites, and mixed performance with occasional crashes on older iOS. Positive feedback exists for fast/stable experiences in some cases, yet reliability to bypass content varies across reviews.

### Pros

- Positive user sentiment and appreciation for the app (thanks and praise from multiple reviews).
- Some users report fast and stable performance in certain cases.
- Viewed as useful for bypassing censorship in Iran/China by several users.
- Overall positive reception and willingness to try/continue using Psiphon Browser.

### Cons

- VPN/connection frequently fails to connect to any server (VPN feature not working).
- Inability to access blocked or censored sites/content within the app.
- Speed/Performance is inconsistent; users request faster speeds or improved performance.
- Stability issues on older iOS versions (crashes reported on iOS 8.4.1).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1193362444)