Ios 9.3.5 Compatible Apps List ((full)) May 2026

Status: Dead for old apps.
Alternative: Use Safari . Open reddit.com and request the Desktop Site. It is slow but works.

Here’s a solid, curated review of the iOS 9.3.5 compatible apps list — what you can realistically expect, which apps still work, and what’s broken.

Final Take

When to consider upgrading hardware

If you need current versions of banking, payment, communication, or health apps, upgrade to a device that supports recent iOS releases.

For basic media playback, reading, email, and light web browsing, an iOS 9 device can remain useful for casual use.

Reddit (via Apollo or Alien Blue)

Status: Dead for old apps.

Alternative: Use Safari. Open reddit.com and request the Desktop Site. It is slow but works.

Modern banking apps (Security certs are too old).

WhatsApp or Telegram.

Modern 3D gaming.

Workaround: Use Brave Browser to access the mobile web versions of Facebook and Instagram. They work surprisingly well.