AltStore AlternativesApp Stores and other similar apps like AltStore

AltStore is described as 'Alternative app store for non-jailbroken iOS devices. AltStore PAL the new version of AltStore, Apple-approved and exclusive to the EU. You can download it if you're a user from that region' and is a App Store in the online services category. There are more than 10 alternatives to AltStore for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Web-based, Mac and Windows apps. The best AltStore alternative is Apple App Store, which is free. Other great apps like AltStore are Cydia, TweakBox, SideStore and AppCake.

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AltStore alternatives are mainly App Stores, but if you're looking for App Discovery Services or Package Managers you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to AltStore.
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  1. Apple App Store icon

    Apple App Store

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    Marketplace offering 1.8 million apps in 175 storefronts, with secure payment options, expert-curated collections, daily content updates, strong privacy standards, and strict content moderation. Supports 195 payment methods in 45 currencies and instant downloads.

    66 Apple App Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Safari
    • Apple Car Play
    • visionOS
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    AltStore is a alternative app store, while the App Store is... well, an app store that isn't alternative.

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    • Apple App Store is the most popular Web-based, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to AltStore.

    • Apple App Store is the most popular free alternative to AltStore.

    • Apple App Store is Free and ProprietaryAltStore is Free and Open Source
  2. Cydia icon

    Cydia

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    Cydia is a Debian APT package manager that lets you download tweaks and apps that haven't been approved by Apple for your jailbroken iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, via repositories.

    30 Cydia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Cydia isn’t a way to resign revoked applications. The purpose of it is completely different.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Cydia is the most popular Open Source alternative to AltStore.

    • Cydia is Free and Open SourceAltStore is also Free and Open Source
  4. TweakBox icon

    TweakBox

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    TweakBox App is a method to get in paid purchases from the App Store for free, to test before buying.

    17 TweakBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. SideStore icon

    SideStore

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    An alternative app store for seamless sideloading: no jailbreak needed, and no computer after the initial install, only a WiFi connection.

    3 SideStore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. AppValley icon

    AppValley

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    AppValley allows you to browse through apps of various categories. The apps which you can’t download from Apple Store can be downloaded from AppValley. In fact, AppValley even allows you to have the modified (or tweaked/hacked) version of the app that you want to download.

    18 AppValley alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. Applite icon

    Applite

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    User-friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks.

    62 Applite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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    Applite is for installing Homebrew Casks on a Mac, while AltStore is for sideloading to iOS devices.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Applite is Free and Open SourceAltStore is also Free and Open Source
    • Applite is MinimalisticAltStore is not according to our users
  9. iOSGods! icon

    iOSGods!

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    iOSGods is a third party appstore that distributes tweaked versions of games you would find on the regular appstore.

    9 iOSGods! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • iOSGods! is the most popular Windows & Android alternative to AltStore.

    • iOSGods! is Free and ProprietaryAltStore is Free and Open Source
  10. Tutubox iOS icon

    Tutubox iOS

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    Tutubox is a third-party app store for iOS that is available for free download. If you are finding a way to install tweaked apps, jailbreak tools, modded apps and games, and other third-party apps that are not available on iTunes, Tutubox iOS is the best solution for you.

    12 Tutubox iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Nugget for iOS icon

    Nugget for iOS

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    Unlock the fullest potential of your iOS device.

    10 Nugget for iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

    • Nugget for iOS is the most popular Linux alternative to AltStore.

    • Nugget for iOS is Free and Open SourceAltStore is also Free and Open Source
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    Topstore

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    Topstore will provide a safe and easy way to download tweaked apps and apps not available on the Apple app store for free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Cydia Impactor icon

    Cydia Impactor

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    Cydia Impactor is a GUI tool for working with mobile devices. It has features already, but is still very much a work-in-progress. It is developed by saurik.

    6 Cydia Impactor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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