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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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AltStore alternatives page was last updated Oct 3, 2026

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
App Store
Origin
United States
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Online
iPhone
iPad
United States
Good alternative?Is Cydia a good alternative to AltStore?

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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
Negative comment by Guest · Sep 5, 2020
Cydia isn’t a way to resign revoked applications. The purpose of it is completely different.
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Cydia is Free and Open SourceAltStore is also Free and Open Source
Applite
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A native macOS app store for software that isn't on the App Store, backed by Homebrew Cask.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application typeApplication types
Package Manager
Software Installer
Origin
Hungary
EU
Platforms
Mac
Homebrew
Hungary
EU
Good alternative?Is Applite a good alternative to AltStore?

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Applite vs AltStore Comments
Negative comment by Guest · Jul 10, 2024
Applite is for installing Homebrew Casks on a Mac, while AltStore is for sideloading to iOS devices.
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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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