Following a request from Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, many VPN apps have been removed from the Russian App Store. Despite these restrictions, there are still ways to download and install VPN apps on your iPhone or iPad. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to bypass these limitations and install a VPN app on your iOS device to secure your online activities.
While VPN apps are still available in the App Store, they are not accessible in the Russian region. However, you can still download them by changing the region of your Apple ID.
Good news! Seed4.Me VPN is now available again in the Russian App Store, which means you no longer need to change your Apple ID region to download it. Simply open the App Store, and search for Seed4.Me Lite, and install it directly on your iPhone or iPad. You can also click this direct link:
Before Taking Any Steps, Please Note:
By changing your region, you can access foreign applications that are unavailable in the Russian Federation. Apps that have been removed from the Russian App Store may become accessible again, especially if you select countries like the United States or EU nations, which have extensive app catalogs.
✅ Free apps can be downloaded easily. However, paid apps and subscriptions may present challenges since you will need a bank card from the selected country—Russian bank cards are not accepted on the App Store.
✅ For some VPN services including Seed4.Me VPN App, you will be able to subscribe directly through their official websites, bypassing the App Store’s payment restrictions. Many VPN providers allow users to create an account on their site, choose a preferred payment method, and then sync their subscription across all devices.
If you need access to apps from another region while maintaining your existing paid Apple subscriptions, consider creating an additional Apple ID. Use your Russian Apple ID for subscriptions and a secondary Apple ID for downloading apps from other regions without logging out of your iPhone.
How to change the region on iPhone and iPad
If you need to change the country of your existing Apple ID to download a VPN app that is not available in the Russian App Store, you can do so by modifying your account settings. This allows you to access apps from different regions, but keep in mind that it may affect active subscriptions and payment methods.
Follow these steps to change your Apple ID country and download the VPN app you need.
STEP 1: Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap your name, then select Content & Purchases > View Account (Enter your Apple ID password if needed).
STEP 2: Click Country/Region and select another country, for example, Kazakhstan. (If you have active subscriptions, Apple will ask you to cancel them.)
STEP 3: Accept the terms and enter the new information:
- PAYMENT METHOD: Select “None” if you do not have a card that works on foreign sites.
- BILLING ADDRESS: Enter Kazakhstan, postal code: 010000, and any street and house number (not verified). You can indicate your phone number, as numbers in Kazakhstan also start with +7.
Once you’ve changed the region, go to the App Store and search for the VPN app you want to install. If you previously had the app installed and need to update it, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the latest version from the new App Store region.
You’re all set!
As you can see, changing the App Store country or region on your Apple device is a simple process. By following these steps, you can download VPN apps on your iPhone or iPad, even if they are unavailable in your region due to restrictions. This method works not only in Russia but also in other countries where certain VPN apps have been removed from the App Store.