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The best Package Manager alternative to Apple App Store is Cydia, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Apple App Store and six of them are Package Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Package Manager alternatives to Apple App Store are Aurora Store, APKMirror, Applite and Mas CLI.

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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.

    31 Cydia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 Features

    1.  Jailbreak required
    2.  Content Discovery
    3.  Unattended installation
    4.  Home Screen
    5.  Native application
    6.  Modules
    7.  Nearby Scan

    Cydia VS Apple App Store

     
    Comments about Cydia as an Alternative to Apple App Store
    Most Recent Comment
    brandonc
    Positive Oct 27, 2017
    1

    the user can add and remove sources (repositories) to check for apps

    Guest
    Negative Mar 23, 2015
    2

    This is not really for apps, it is more for tweaks to your device, but does not provide many actual apps.

    Guest
    Positive Feb 7, 2016
    0

    Cydia is iOS alternative cuz when you jailbreak your iOS you will have cydia

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    • Almost everyone thinks Cydia is a great Apple App Store alternative.

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

    • Cydia is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Apple App Store.

    • Cydia is Free and Open SourceApple App Store is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Aurora Store

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    Aurora Store is an unofficial, FOSS client to Google's Play Store with an elegant design. Not only does Aurora Store download, update, and search for apps like the Play Store, it also empowers the user with new features.

    71 Aurora Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Aurora Store screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Online Anonymity
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Package Manager
    6.  Download old versions
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Software Installer
    10.  Advanced searching
    11.  Filters

    Aurora Store VS Apple App Store

     

    • Aurora Store is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Apple App Store.

    • Aurora Store is Free and Open SourceApple App Store is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Aurora Store is Privacy focused and LightweightApple App Store is not according to our users
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    APKMirror

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    In an effort to make things easy, and maybe even fun, AndroidPolice.com created APK Mirror. Over the past several months, they've been working to build a smooth, reliable, trust-worthy site to host the downloads users love.

    94 APKMirror alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    APKMirror Features

    1.  Apk download
    2.  Download old versions
    3.  MD5 signature
    4.  No registration required

    APKMirror VS Apple App Store

     
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    Applite

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    User-friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    Applite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Homebrew

    Applite VS Apple App Store

     
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    Mas CLI

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    A simple command line interface for the Mac App Store. Designed for scripting and automation.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Access the AppStore

    Mas CLI VS Apple App Store

     
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    Sileo

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    An APT package manager for jailbroken iDevices.

    7 Sileo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Sileo screenshot 1

    Sileo Features

    1.  Unattended installation
    2.  Nearby Scan
    3.  Content Discovery
    4.  Home Screen
    5.  Jailbreak required

    Sileo VS Apple App Store

     
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