iOS app analysis · #6 of 17
Windscribe on iPhone: what 961 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
- ★☆☆☆☆“Installed with another free VPN on in the background and made account.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-09-03
- ★☆☆☆☆“Only way to solve this is to disconnect vpn and reconnect again” — App Store reviewer, CA, 2026-09-01
- ★★☆☆☆“Since updating the app, can’t even log in anymore.” — App Store reviewer, GB, 2026-08-22
- ★★★★★“I don’t even pay for anything and this vpn is amazing.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-08-02
- ★★★★★“Would purchase a subscription but quite expensive.” — App Store reviewer, GB, 2026-07-16
Latest release notes (v3.13.1)
Bug and crash fixes and improvements.
Frequently asked
Is the Windscribe iPhone app any good?
Its App Store score this month is 70/100, ranking #6 of 17 VPN apps we track. The listing rating is 4.64 stars from 34,861 ratings; among the 961 most recent reviews we analysed, 23.8% raised a critical problem, most often crashes & bugs (7.7%).
What do people complain about most in Windscribe reviews?
Crashes & bugs (7.7% of reviews), iOS integration (7.5% of reviews), Slow speeds (6.2% of reviews). See the theme breakdown above for the full list and how each has moved over the last 90 days.
Does Windscribe have billing or auto-renew problems on iOS?
Not at a level we flag: 5% 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 Windscribe review covers ownership, jurisdiction, audits, pricing after renewal and the service as a whole.