iOS app analysis · #9 of 17
Mullvad on iPhone: what 577 recent reviews actually say
How the score is built
Our device test sits at 0 until we run one; the weight is reserved so scores do not shift when it lands. Method.
Star distribution in the sample
Recent reviewers of any large app skew negative compared with all-time ratings; compare the sample mean with the listing rating above to see the gap.
Monthly mean rating, last 12 months
What reviewers complain about
What they praise
Percentages are the share of sampled reviews mentioning the theme; a review can carry several. "Rising" compares the last 90 days with the whole sample.
In their words
- ★☆☆☆☆“Infinitely loads on every network I’ve tried.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-08-14
- ★☆☆☆☆“it no longer blocks any ads!” — App Store reviewer, CA, 2026-08-03
- ★☆☆☆☆“It is extremely slow in china, doesn't work well, I don't recommend it in china” — App Store reviewer, GB, 2026-06-12
- ★★★★★“Mullvad blows the others out the water.” — App Store reviewer, GB, 2026-08-16
- ★★★★★“Works great and its affordable via monthly payments!” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-08-02
Latest release notes (v2026.4)
Add support for connecting over IPv6 Add automatic entry for location selection Add "When needed" multihop mode
Frequently asked
Is the Mullvad iPhone app any good?
Its App Store score this month is 63/100, ranking #9 of 17 VPN apps we track. The listing rating is 4.14 stars from 1,441 ratings; among the 577 most recent reviews we analysed, 35% raised a critical problem, most often ios integration (14.9%).
What do people complain about most in Mullvad reviews?
iOS integration (14.9% of reviews), Connection drops (10.4% of reviews), Privacy concerns (9.9% of reviews). See the theme breakdown above for the full list and how each has moved over the last 90 days.
Does Mullvad have billing or auto-renew problems on iOS?
Not at a level we flag: 5.7% of sampled reviews mention billing or renewal, below our 8% threshold. Still, App Store subscriptions cancel in iOS Settings, not in the app.
Is this the same as your overall review?
No. This page measures the iOS app as its users experience it. The full Mullvad review covers ownership, jurisdiction, audits, pricing after renewal and the service as a whole.