Is Apple App Store blocked in Russia?
Yes. Apple App Store has been partly blocked in Russia since 2022. Russian bank cards stopped working in 2022, and Apple removed many VPN apps in 2024.
Be the first to rate this pageThe 3 VPNs that fit Russia
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 Russia.
Votes come from visitors in Russia over the last 14 days.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
ExpressVPN
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Obfuscation is automatic on every server.
NordVPN
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Use the NordWhisper protocol, built for networks with deep packet inspection.
Proton VPN
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Use the Stealth protocol.
Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Surfshark, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Surfshark
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Turn on NoBorders mode.
Private Internet Access
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Turn on the Shadowsocks proxy in settings.
CyberGhost
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Switch to a nearby server before connecting.
Top 3 for Apple App Store in Russia at a glance
| VPN | Score out of 100 | Stealth | Connection | Privacy | Status in Russia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ExpressVPN | 80 / 100 | Automatic obfuscation (10/10) | 5/10 | 8/10 | Unreliable |
| 2. NordVPN | 75 / 100 | NordWhisper or obfuscated servers (9/10) | 5/10 | 8/10 | Unreliable |
| 3. Proton VPN | 72 / 100 | The Stealth protocol (8/10) | 5/10 | 10/10 | Unreliable |
Scores are out of 100. Stealth, Connection and Privacy are the ranking’s 0–10 factors; Status is whether the VPN connects in Russia.
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Questions people ask
Is Apple App Store blocked in Russia?
Apple App Store has been partly blocked in Russia since 2022. Russian bank cards stopped working in 2022, and Apple removed many VPN apps in 2024.
Can I use Apple App Store in Russia 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.
Seeing something different? Report it on the Russia page.