It is important to note that some apps are strictly unavailable due to server-side requirements. For instance,
Still Useful: The Ultimate iOS 9.3.5 Compatible Apps List (2026 Edition)
Many modern "heavy" apps and games have moved their minimum requirements far beyond iOS 9: : Now requires at least iOS 13.
Gaming on iOS 9.3.5 is actually one of its strong suits, provided you play offline or local games.
: Often faster than Safari on legacy hardware because it uses cloud rendering to process heavy web pages.