Quick verdict
- What it is
- Windscribe VPN provides private and secure internet access, allowing users to browse and stream content without restrictions.
- Best for
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- someone who wants to browse privately
- someone who streams content
- At a glance
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- From $2.49/mo
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Productivity
- Utilities
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
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Pricing & paywalls
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- Yearly Pro Subscription — $29.99/year ($2.49/mo)
- Yearly Pro Subscription — $39.99/year ($3.33/mo)
- Monthly Subscription — $3.99/month
- Pro Monthly — $8.99/month
- Pro Monthly — $29.99/year ($2.49/mo)
- Pro Monthly — $34.99/year ($2.91/mo)
- Pro Monthly — $48.99/year ($4.08/mo)
- Windscribe Pro — $69.99
Ratings & reviews
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5/5By far the best VPN service
I never thought I would voluntarily pay for a VPN service until I encountered Windscribe. Their free trial is just over-the-top generous, the service works perfectly, the Netflix server locations are super useful and most of all their security bot R.O.B.E.R.T. is something I wish I had my entire life. There are simply too many things that make me love Windscribe. The app used to be buggy (couldn’t disconnect/connect to vpn randomly) but since the last upgrade it’s perfect, you can customize an « à-la-carte » plan if you don’t need all locations, marketing emails (and I’m ashamed to say it) are just the best I’ve ever seen, their Twitter is hilarious, their online help bot is 1 - actually helpful 2 - super cute and the devs are just nice people you can talk to and will help you figure out what’s wrong instead of taking 2 weeks to send auto-generated « thank you for your feedback. We’re trying hard to improve your experience blabla... » emails like other companies. A big thank you to the devs for this service (and fixing a big issue I had by releasing an update through the beta channel as we were chatting), and to the whole team at Windscribe. I love you.
no_cake · 30 Aug 2026
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1/5Worst VPN out there
Does not work and has not worked since 2019. I have contacted support and have been unable to get my app to work since the owners changed. They do not give a &$@$ about customers and charged my card for an extra despite providing no service or help. DO NOT use Windscribe. They also request and default to using your precise location for themselves, and while you can toggle it off it is completely contradictory of the function of the app. Update to the response: I have contacted support and the app suddenly started to function again, only after mentioning potentially initiating a chargeback via my credit company though and not after my multiple initial requests. While obviously it may be unrelated the company nor its associates have done anything to make me feel as though my information is safe nor have they made me feel like I am getting all the service advertised/payed for. Based on the responses I received I, personally, will be cancelling and feel as though I have been cheated in some form. Previous issues with the company were able to be resolved in days, my latest issue took approximately 10 months to resolve despite frequent logins and attempts on different devices. I truly hope for your other customers that this was an isolated incident but I will never be returning and will ensure all my friends and family never use this service.
74Y84415 · 30 Aug 2026
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5/5Fantastic VPN Service.
Been using Windscribe for over a year now and it has never dissappointed. I was originally looking for a way to block in-app and website ads and used AdGuard for about a year, but eventually it just stopped working - ads would show through or at least take up screenspace despite links not working, and website hidden popups never went away. Even using their DNS address(es) didn't work. Aside from Adguard, I've used a couple other of the "big name" VPN's like Surfshark (similar issues to adguard) and Norton (safety issues) and just couldn't justify the value of the subscriptions. Using Windscribe, it does pretty much everything I'd expect a VPN to be capable of, and on top of that it blocks ads across any website I've visited with the DNS filter. All that for just nine bucks a month is pretty killer. I think Windscribe has to be one of the most - if not *the* most consumer friendly VPN services out there, and with both mobile and desktop applications it's incredibly convenient.
SyloktheDefiled · 30 Aug 2026
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4/5Overall, Amazing VPN!
This VPN is great. It has a sleek design, it's simple to use, and it has a variety of features that you can experiment with. Me personally, I really enjoy how the R.O.B.E.R.T configurations allow you to block specific content on websites and applications. Furthermore, the amount of servers there are on the paid and free plan is also something amazing. Along with the 6 connection protocols. Those combined, you have lots and lots of combinations of servers and protocols to choose from. For me, all of this would give this VPN 5 stars, however there's a reason why I gave it 4. The coverage in China isn't the best. My first 4 days into my trip, I was successfully able to connect to LA, NYC, and Paris servers without an issue. The days following, I was completely unable to connect to any server, no matter what protocol I used. Additionally, the app just fails to connect or even attempt a connection at times. On multiple occasions I have tapped the big power button to try and connect to a server, with no animation playing or any signs of an attempted connection. Overall, this VPN is great, and I would recommend it, even for use in China.
aries ! · 30 Aug 2026
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5/5why I think this is the best vpn
I recommend this vpn to my friends all the time so I figured why not recommend it on here too-- I've been using Windscribe for 6 years and I truly think it's the best vpn out there (obviously I haven't tried every single one but). Here's why I like it: - very easy to use, even when it comes to advanced settings, since the app does a good job explaining what everything does! - has super useful features and doesn't get bogged down with extra stuff like some apps - the free version is super generous. And it's so relieving to see a service where the paid version is customizable!! You pay for what you want and it's super affordable - the developers care about making the app as accessible as possible in places around the world where vpns are banned. personally I really appreciate those values - the dev team are hilarious, down to earth, and clearly care about their product. Just for fun, they made an entire comedy short film about corporate greed. What other company does that? Anyways, I always get a kick out of reading any notifications or updates the team has - I've seen reviews saying the support was difficult. I've never personally had to contact support because everything has worked how I expected it to. So while I can't speak to that, I will reiterate that the dev team are funny! They care about helping and will, but they won't act fake-sugary-nice like most customer services anyways, take all of this as you will! grains of salt make the world go around. But I hope that this was helpful to at least someone out there in the ether...
Colebriggs72 · 30 Aug 2026
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Versions
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3.10.1
Redesigned server list — browse locations faster with live datacenter status and premium indicators New login & signup experience with 2FA support and autofill from your keychain Anti-censorship tools — auto-enables in restricted regions so you stay connected IPv6 support — connect over dual-stack networks Faster location updates that use less data and battery In-app update notifications — know when a new version drops Other improvements and bug fixes
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3.10.2
Redesigned server list — browse locations faster with live datacenter status and premium indicators New login & signup experience with 2FA support and autofill from your keychain Anti-censorship tools — auto-enables in restricted regions so you stay connected IPv6 support — connect over dual-stack networks Faster location updates that use less data and battery In-app update notifications — know when a new version drops Other improvements and bug fixes
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3.10.3
Redesigned server list — browse locations faster with live datacenter status and premium indicators New login & signup experience with 2FA support and autofill from your keychain Anti-censorship tools — auto-enables in restricted regions so you stay connected IPv6 support — connect over dual-stack networks Faster location updates that use less data and battery In-app update notifications — know when a new version drops Other improvements and bug fixes
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3.11.1
Bug fixes, crash fixes, and internal improvements to enhance stability and performance.
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3.12.1
Bug fixes and improvements.
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3.13.1
· 27 Jul 2026
Bug and crash fixes and improvements.
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3.8.10
Release 2024/10/30 - UI bug fixes - Added improvements to app shortcuts - Fixed location load does not load on Favourites server - Added claim voucher for iOS - Added haptic for connect and disconnect - Added improvements to widget and Intents - Code refactoring for some more potential crashes - Fixed crash on upgrade view - Crash fix at forget network - Fix for Connection failure issue while turning auto secure off
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3.8.11
Release: 2024/11/15 - Fixed multiple popups at same time. - Improved newsfeed UI.
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3.8.12
Release: 2025/02/24 - Faster VPN Connecting times: Optimised connection protocols to significantly reduce the time it takes to establish a secure VPN connection. - Enhanced Reliability: Improved network stability to ensure a more consistent and uninterrupted VPN experience, even in varying network conditions.
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3.8.13
Release: 2025/03/14 - Updated upgrade to pro & promo UI. - Improved In app review popup. - App now handles static IP down status.
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3.8.9
Release 2024/10/08 - Added in app review popup. - Added copy to long press logs. - Fixed app stuck in loading on Robert screen if there is no network. - Fixed Manually changed protocol not reflecting in home screen. - Fixed policy popup model crash. - Fixed Home widget state mismatch on iKEV2 protocol. - Removed haptic feedback option from unsupported device types such as iPad.
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3.9.0
Release: 2025/07/7 - Redesigned the application User Interface. - Added support for login with apple account. - Added two-stage login with CAPTCHA. - Support for custom wallpapers and custom sounds for connecting and disconnecting. - Users can now rename location names for personalization. - Improved date formatting for notifications. - Several minor performance and stability enhancements.
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3.9.1
Release: 2025/07/15 - Show flags for the items in favourites list - Show custom config names properly on the list header - Fixed I/O thread crash related with custom configs - Fixed database migration issue that cause users have empty state
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3.9.10
Release 2025/12/18 * Protocol Failover Improvements * Ongoing code refactor to prevent threading crashes * Bug Fixes including - Long SSID name causes IP address to overflow onto 3 dot menu - Setting protocol from auto to manual is not working - Voucher code claim state - Missing localization strings in Network Options - IP address doesn't show on app start - Add Custom Config button doesn't change the language - Fix localization of "Random IP" - Location Load indicators don't work - OpenVPN doesn't work as expected - Add custom config button missing on light user interface - IP pinning/rotation is disabled when relaunching to an active Wireguard connections - UI glitches going in and out of sections in Preferences in Dark Mode * Other bug fixes and performance improvements and crash fixes
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3.9.11
Release 2025/12/23 * Fixed an issue where the wrong message could appear when using a voucher * Improved reliability of pinned IP connections, including edge cases after reconnecting or signing out * Fixed an issue where Static IP connections could switch to Best Location shortly after connecting * Added password reset support for accounts created using Sign in with Apple
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3.9.13
Release 2026/02/17 * Wireguard with improved anti censorship options * Custom Icon Support for personal customization or extra privacy * User interface fixes and improvements * Improvements affecting battery usage * Brand new Widget user interface design * Bug and crash fixes and performance improvements
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3.9.14
Minor bug fixes.
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3.9.2
Release: 2025/07/28 - Fixed several crashes and made some bug fixes - Added some User Interface improvements
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3.9.3
Release 2025/08/01 • Resolved various bugs, fixed crashes and improved overall app stability • Enhanced the Main View UI with improvements for better usability
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3.9.4
Release 2025/09/16 • Fullscreen Information Views have been enhanced for a smoother experience • Safari links now respect light and dark mode settings • Connection handling on unsecured networks is more stable • Resolved a crash affecting share sheets on iPads • Sounds can now play at the same time with other applications • Server latency now loads correctly at launch • Various other crash fixes and performance improvements • Post quantum support for API
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3.9.5
Release 2025/10/20 • Refreshed under the hood: Major code refactor to improve long-term stability and maintainability • Built with the latest iOS 26 (SDK 26) for better compatibility and future readiness • Improved connection reliability when reopening the app • Resolved a crash when toggling ROBERT options • Fixed broken "Learn More" links in Preferences • Improved kill switch behaviour to avoid unexpected connectivity issues • Translation fixes in Spanish for a more accurate experience • New animated transition when your IP address changes • Other bug fixes and performance improvements
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3.9.6
Release 2025/10/31 • Bug fixes and performance improvements
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3.9.7
* IP Pinning Feature - Added support for IP Pinning & Rotation. * Major code refactor for some Data classes (Keychain, Local Database, File Database) and Repositories to improve long-term stability and maintainability * Improve Latency Sorting Regions * Fix All Locations" count mismatch with other platforms * Other bug fixes and performance improvements and crash fixes
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3.9.8
Release 2025/11/25 * IP Pinning Feature - Added support for IP Pinning & Rotation. * Major code refactor for some Data classes (Keychain, Local Database, File Database) and Repositories to improve long-term stability and maintainability * Improve Latency Sorting Regions * Fix All Locations" count mismatch with other platforms * Fix fresh install OpenVPN issues * Other bug fixes and performance improvements and crash fixes
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3.9.9
Release 2025/12/16 * Protocol Failover Improvements * Ongoing code refactor to prevent threading crashes * Bug Fixes including - Long SSID name causes IP address to overflow onto 3 dot menu - Setting protocol from auto to manual is not working - Voucher code claim state - Missing localization strings in Network Options - IP address doesn't show on app start - Add Custom Config button doesn't change the language - Fix localization of "Random IP" - Location Load indicators don't work - OpenVPN doesn't work as expected - Add custom config button missing on light user interface - IP pinning/rotation is disabled when relaunching to an active Wireguard connections - UI glitches going in and out of sections in Preferences in Dark Mode * Other bug fixes and performance improvements and crash fixes
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- Last verified
- 30 Aug 2026
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