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Puffin Cloud Browser
DISCLAIMER: Puffin Cloud Browser is NOT a web browser.
Puffin Cloud Browser is the client app that accesses the cloud server which runs the web browser. The Puffin client app and the Puffin cloud server do not communicate in HTTP protocol and the data exchange is not in HTML format. The Puffin client app is like the remote desktop client and the Puffin cloud server is like the remote desktop server. Puffin Cloud Browser gives the audience the illusion of a web browser but it is not, in reality, a web browser. Puffin Cloud Browser can only "display" the web content rendered on the cloud servers but can't "render" the web content itself on the client devices.
==== Differentiating Features ====
* Browser Isolation
* Cloud Acceleration
* Data Saving
* Download to Cloud
* Flash Game
* Full Desktop Mode
* Internet Access Protection
* Virtual Gamepad/Mouse/Trackpad
==== Important Limitations ====
* Only works on websites that are publicly accessible from the US
-- Does not work for private IP, corporate Intranet, and geo-restricted websites
* Only works in countries that are not excessive in censorship
-- Does not work in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates
* For some websites, Puffin server IP blocks need to be white-listed
-- Puffin can bring an excessive load to some websites
More info at Puffin FAQ https://help.puffin.com/faq
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Developer & User Discourse
Happy bear17 • Jul 29, 2026
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Vịt tìm • Jun 23, 2026
It has been a few weeks the puffin cloud browser not working properly.
tristanbharrell • Jun 16, 2026
Several websites simply do not load anymore & desktop view does not work.
karate679 • May 18, 2026
crashes everytime i try to change gamepad layout.
Moises2212 • May 4, 2026
Cool
Kkeyz152 • Apr 23, 2026
I tried to search something up, but it sends me to this captcha thing that doesn’t even work.
OTменя • Apr 18, 2026
Самый убогий браузер
TheeRavenLee • Mar 15, 2026
i’ve just visited a site on another browser. i’ve visited multiple times on at least two browsers. i attempted to visit on this app, as my first use.
“About this page
Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network. This page checks to see if it's really you sending the requests, and not a robot. Why did this happen?
This page appears when Google automatically detects requests coming from your computer network which appear to be in violation of the Terms of Service. The block will expire shortly after those requests stop. In the meantime, solving the above CAPTCHA will let you continue to use our services. [there was no captcha]
This traffic may have been sent by malicious software, a browser plug-in, or a script that sends automated requests. If you share your network connection, ask your administrator for help - a different computer using the same IP address may be responsible. Learr more
Sometimes you may be asked to solve the CAPTCHA if you are using advanced terms that robots are known to use, or sending requests very quickly.”
i’m also concerned that it uses google, which is not private and collects data.
i like that the app itself does not collect data — but if it simply directs me to a web apparatus that does, what’s the point? (even if i could load anything).
edit: right after posting, i went back to the app to close it, it was asking me to allow paste from photos. i hadn’t clicked or anything or done anything. i was simply going to close app.
“About this page
Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network. This page checks to see if it's really you sending the requests, and not a robot. Why did this happen?
This page appears when Google automatically detects requests coming from your computer network which appear to be in violation of the Terms of Service. The block will expire shortly after those requests stop. In the meantime, solving the above CAPTCHA will let you continue to use our services. [there was no captcha]
This traffic may have been sent by malicious software, a browser plug-in, or a script that sends automated requests. If you share your network connection, ask your administrator for help - a different computer using the same IP address may be responsible. Learr more
Sometimes you may be asked to solve the CAPTCHA if you are using advanced terms that robots are known to use, or sending requests very quickly.”
i’m also concerned that it uses google, which is not private and collects data.
i like that the app itself does not collect data — but if it simply directs me to a web apparatus that does, what’s the point? (even if i could load anything).
edit: right after posting, i went back to the app to close it, it was asking me to allow paste from photos. i hadn’t clicked or anything or done anything. i was simply going to close app.
realHomelessJTrump4 • Feb 26, 2026
This is shaping up to be a game changer for me to play old school flash games! Only bad thing is whenever I try to change th buttons of the gamepad it crashes, if this can be fixed I’ll love this app forever!
Slics420 • Jan 24, 2026
Captcha is non existent now so if a site uses it don’t use this browser
H_wE$ • Oct 23, 2025
Mainly put, this app’s concept is underrated and honestly, very much perfect for legacy devices, considering that [at time of writing] it currently requires iOS 8.0 according to the App Store page.
However, I do have a question regarding how updated the browser is, server-side. If I attempt to access chatgpt.com or Microsoft Copilot (which yielded nothing), it basically resolved in a permanent redirect - AKA Cloudfare’s code 308.
Youtube - at least the Mobile page that I’ve specifically tried - doesn’t really load; it just shows the feed attempting to load but everything’s blank.
This is the type of solution that, had it been taken care of well to this day, would’ve addressed iOS’ system-wide WebKit restriction and thus made older iPhones much more easier to daily - but with the way things are, one has to become creative.
At least Google Search works, though. 😆
However, I do have a question regarding how updated the browser is, server-side. If I attempt to access chatgpt.com or Microsoft Copilot (which yielded nothing), it basically resolved in a permanent redirect - AKA Cloudfare’s code 308.
Youtube - at least the Mobile page that I’ve specifically tried - doesn’t really load; it just shows the feed attempting to load but everything’s blank.
This is the type of solution that, had it been taken care of well to this day, would’ve addressed iOS’ system-wide WebKit restriction and thus made older iPhones much more easier to daily - but with the way things are, one has to become creative.
At least Google Search works, though. 😆
Pine Apple Pie • Sep 28, 2025
I don't even mind paying. It used to work. I need it to force desktop website on ios. Now it won't even load any version of the the site, SSL Mismatch Errors.
catdog2288 • Aug 14, 2025
i have this on my iphone 7 and last ik it worked fine but on my 8 plus it really doesn't work
doomteensy • Jul 3, 2025
whenever im trying to log into episode, it doesn't use my apple ID right away. when i type in my CORRECT email and password, it says i'm incorrect!! fix this!!
BESTESTGAMEEEVER • Jun 28, 2025
Used to be great, I was a loyal user since 2012. This was the only app to allow you to play flash games COMPLETELY FREE even after flash died.
So what happened? Well, they became money hungry.
Now? You can’t play flash games anymore at all because they wont incorporate ruffle. You can’t even BROWSE the web anymore because it breaks within 20 minutes. It’s quite literally useless at this point. And there’s NO OTHER APP THAT HAS FLASH STILL!!! it’s horrible.
So what happened? Well, they became money hungry.
Now? You can’t play flash games anymore at all because they wont incorporate ruffle. You can’t even BROWSE the web anymore because it breaks within 20 minutes. It’s quite literally useless at this point. And there’s NO OTHER APP THAT HAS FLASH STILL!!! it’s horrible.
Porehouse • Jun 26, 2025
But even every search engine besides Google is broken.
KugaNS1 • May 9, 2025
It has been down for the past 2 -3 days and there has been no communication from the company about when we back up and what the issue is.
JonBlakeGonzales • May 9, 2025
Day 1 it runs great, then day 2 it says data is running out- pay .99cents for more monthly data. Still hasn’t changed and now nothing runs, flash or otherwise. I’m disputing the charges and reporting this business.
xxcowboy-hellxx • May 9, 2025
It’s not working and I pay for this subscription to puffin please fix.its been messed up all day but they hurry up and take their money out of my account
Astudent34 • May 8, 2025
I can't get in bonk io bc I know the gamepad but it won't load and me no play