# F5 Access

> Secure access to enterprise

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1354638393](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1354638393)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1354638393`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** F5 Networks, Inc.
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 1.60 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-08
- **First published:** 2018-03-12
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/f5-access/id1354638393)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://f5.com/about-us/policies/privacy-policy](https://f5.com/about-us/policies/privacy-policy)

## Description

F5 Access leverages the latest VPN technologies from iOS. Before using this application please refer to the F5 DevCentral article “F5 Access – FAQ” before deploying F5 Access with your MDM vendor.
 
The new F5 Access iOS application from F5 Networks secures and accelerates mobile device access to enterprise networks and applications using VPN and optimization technologies. Secure VPN access is provided as part of an enterprise deployment of F5 BIG-IP® Access Policy Manager™ (APM).
 
F5 Access for iOS™, version 3.2.0, features:

- Secure mobile access when used with BIG-IP® Access Policy Manager.
- Automatic roaming between networks, enabling users to stay securely connected while on the go.
- Full Layer 3 network access to all appropriate enterprise applications and files.
- Support for iOS per-app VPN.
- Web logon protocol support.
- Multi-factor authentication.
- Custom URL scheme support for creating F5 Access Client configurations.
- Custom URL scheme support for starting and stopping F5 Access Client.
- Administrator enforced device lock settings.
- Jailbroken device detection.
- Biometric and Device Authentication for re-use of cached credentials.
- Managed configuration mode for disabling of user edits to connection configurations after user’s IT admin has setup the initial configurations.
- OIDC authentication with ASWeb Authentication session
 
Requirements: Contact your IT Administrator
 
End User License Agreement: https://cdn.f5.com/product/apm/apps/eula.html 
By downloading and using the application, you agree to its terms.

BEFORE CONTACTING F5 SUPPORT, PLEASE REFERENCE: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K2633

## Rankings

- #445,925 — Overall

## Review summary

User feedback consistently highlights four issues: poor dark mode usability, frequent VPN connectivity problems, regressions after updates that affect cross-device behavior, and gaps in OS/version compatibility (older iOS versions). Reviews frequently mention the VPN not connecting or dropping, a blank spinner on disconnect, and inconsistent network support, with some notes on certificate handling differences between iPad and iPhone. Overall, the app’s reliability and cross-version compatibility are major concerns.

### Cons

- Poor dark mode support: UI becomes unreadable in dark mode across multiple versions (white top ribbon; black labels on dark backgrounds).
- Unreliable VPN connectivity: frequent connection failures, drops, and in some cases no data after connecting; sometimes a white loading spinner on disconnect and network-specific issues (e.g., only working on certain networks like Verizon LTE).
- Update-related regressions and cross-device issues: new versions break VPN or certificate handling; iPad vs iPhone differences cause issues.
- OS/version compatibility gaps: app shows lack of support for older iOS versions (iOS 12, 14.6) and indicates incomplete testing across OS versions.

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