Is Apple App Store available in Cuba?
No. Apple App Store is not offered in Cuba. Not offered because of US sanctions.
This is not government censorship. Apple App Store has chosen not to offer its service in Cuba, usually because of licensing or sanctions.
The 3 VPNs that fit Cuba
Don't use a VPN to reach Apple App Store. Which App Store you see depends on your Apple Account's country and payment method, not your internet connection, so a VPN won't change it. These picks are for privacy and the other blocks in Cuba.
Votes come from visitors in Cuba over the last 14 days.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Proton VPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Proton VPN
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CyberGhost
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The bigger picture in Cuba
Social media works, but independent news sites are blocked, power blackouts cripple connections, and people have been jailed over Facebook posts and WhatsApp memes.
Before you connect: Connections are slow; pick the nearest server (USA East or Mexico).
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Questions people ask
Is Apple App Store available in Cuba?
Apple App Store is not offered in Cuba. Not offered because of US sanctions.
Can I use Apple App Store in Cuba with a VPN?
Which App Store you see depends on your Apple Account's country and payment method, not your internet connection, so a VPN won't change it.
Is using a VPN legal in Cuba?
Legal. VPN use is not illegal and is widely used to reach blocked news.
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