# Outline App

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1356177741](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1356177741)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1356177741`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Outline Foundation
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (1,503 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.21.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2018-04-03
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/outline-app/id1356177741)
- **Website:** [https://getoutline.org/](https://getoutline.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://s3.amazonaws.com/outline-vpn/static\_downloads/Outline-Privacy-Policy.html](https://s3.amazonaws.com/outline-vpn/static_downloads/Outline-Privacy-Policy.html)

## Description

Outline App provides a simple path to run your own VPN server using Outline Manager and the Outline client. Create and operate a VPN in minutes, then invite teammates or friends directly from the Manager and connect with the Outline app on your phone or desktop.

Why Outline? It delivers fast, private access to the open internet powered by the Shadowsocks protocol, with strong encryption and full control of who can join your network. It’s completely open source and audited by a nonprofit security firm, offering transparency and trust.

## Rankings

- #48,042 — Overall
- #50 — openvpn
- #54 — open vpn

## Review summary

User reviews for Outline App on iOS show a divide: many users praise its ease of use and affordable value, with some enjoying a smooth, ad-free experience. However, a large portion report persistent connectivity problems, frequent disconnections, and reliability issues, especially after updates. Other common complaints include configuration download failures, occasional outages, and dissatisfaction with support responsiveness. The app may be useful for basic browsing for some, but stability and post-update reliability are recurring concerns that affect longer-term use.

### Pros

- Easy-to-use interface.
- Affordable pricing with good value.
- Some users report smooth performance with minimal lag.
- Reported free/ad-free experience by some users.

### Cons

- Frequent disconnects and unstable connections, with several reports of drops and reconnections.
- Post-update problems causing instability or connectivity delays.
- Problems connecting and configuration download failures.
- Downtime or outages with misleading 'no internet' errors.
- Slow or unresponsive customer support.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1356177741)