Is Apple App Store available in Iran?
No. Apple App Store is not offered in Iran. Apple doesn't run the App Store in Iran because of US sanctions.
This is not government censorship. Apple App Store has chosen not to offer its service in Iran, usually because of licensing or sanctions.
The 3 VPNs that fit Iran
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 Iran.
Votes come from visitors in Iran over the last 14 days.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
UnreliableNot enough votes yet. Tested it here? Tell others below.
Switch to automatic obfuscation (with the protocol on Automatic) before connecting.
NordVPN
UnreliableNot enough votes yet. Tested it here? Tell others below.
Switch to NordWhisper or obfuscated servers before connecting.
Surfshark
UnreliableNot enough votes yet. Tested it here? Tell others below.
Switch to NoBorders mode before connecting.
Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Proton VPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Proton VPN
UnreliableNot enough votes yet. Tested it here? Tell others below.
Switch to the Stealth protocol before connecting.
Private Internet Access
UnreliableNot enough votes yet. Tested it here? Tell others below.
Switch to the Shadowsocks proxy option before connecting.
CyberGhost
Doesn't connectNot enough votes yet. Tested it here? Tell others below.
Switch to a nearby server (CyberGhost has no stealth mode) before connecting.
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The bigger picture in Iran
International internet returned on 26 May 2026 after an 88-day blackout, but Instagram, X, YouTube, Telegram, Facebook and Signal remain blocked.
Before you connect: Expect frequent disconnections. Keep more than one protocol configured, and remember a VPN cannot restore a total shutdown.
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Questions people ask
Is Apple App Store available in Iran?
Apple App Store is not offered in Iran. Apple doesn't run the App Store in Iran because of US sanctions.
Can I use Apple App Store in Iran 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 Iran?
Legal with restrictions. Only licensed VPNs are legal, yet unlicensed VPN use is near-universal. During full shutdowns no VPN can help because there is no international connection to tunnel through.
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