AltStore

43 likes

AltStore is an alternative app store for non-jailbroken iOS devices. AltStore PAL is the new version of AltStore, Apple-approved and exclusive to the EU. You can download it if you're a user from that region.

Cost / License

Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

Application type

App Store

Origin

United States

Platforms

Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad

AltStore alternatives

43likes

22alternatives

7articles

Properties

Privacy focused
Lightweight

Features

Ad-free
Dark Mode

Comments and Reviews

OniriCorpe

★★★★★

Nov 13, 2023

Usually works fine, but sometimes the connection to the server is unstable and refuses to connect, which is frankly very irritating Having to set up a server on the local network is a big disadvantage. You need a computer to do this, and you need to be on the same local network as the server, which makes it a horror when you're on the move, given the short lifespan of applications (7 days) I much prefer SideStore, which lets you install and refresh apps without the need for a computer, using just the device on which it's installed and a trick with a WireGuard VPN profile (which is actually a loop, no data leaves the device)

Guest

★★★★★

Feb 23, 2023

I like because it’s good

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RemovedUser

★★★★★

Jan 19, 2021

Very easy to use and the best at the moment.

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What is AltStore?

AltStore is an iOS application that allows you to sideload other apps (.ipa files) onto your iOS device with just your Apple ID. AltStore resigns apps with your personal development certificate and sends them to a desktop app, AltServer, which installs the resigned apps back to your device using iTunes WiFi sync. To prevent apps from expiring, AltStore will also periodically refresh your apps in the background when on the same WiFi as AltServer.

FEATURES

Resigns and installs any app with your Apple ID
Installs apps over WiFi using AltServer
Refreshes apps periodically in the background to prevent them from expiring (when on same WiFi as AltServer)
Handles app updates directly through AltStore