AltStore AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Package Managers

The best Package Manager alternative to AltStore is Cydia, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to AltStore, but unfortunately only two of them are Package Managers.

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  1. 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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    Discontinued

    On December 13, 2018 Saurik has announced that the Cydia Store is shut down because of a bug with Paypal and lack of funds. He recommends to remove the saved Paypal info from the Cydia account and assures the users that he intends to maintain the ability to download existing packages. https://www.reddit.com/r/jailbreak/comments/a5wfq9/news_andrew_wiik_recommend_that_everyone_removes/ebpur5a/?context=1

    Cydia vs AltStore Comments
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    Cydia isn’t a way to resign revoked applications. The purpose of it is completely different.

    • Cydia is Free and Open SourceAltStore is also Free and Open Source
  2. Applite icon

    Applite

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    User-friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks.

    73 Applite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • Applite is Free and Open SourceAltStore is also Free and Open Source
    • Applite is a Package Manager AltStore is an App Store
    • Applite is MinimalisticAltStore is not according to our users
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