Apple App Store AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Software Download Services

The best Software Download alternative to Apple App Store is Softpedia, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Apple App Store and five of them are Software Download Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Software Download Service alternatives to Apple App Store are APKMirror, Uptodown, AppAgg and AppRecs.

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Apple App Store alternatives are mainly Software Download Services, but if you're looking for App Discovery Services or App Stores 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 Apple App Store.
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Apple App Store alternatives page was last updated May 13, 2025
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    Softpedia

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    Its main sections are Windows, Mac, Mac PPC, Linux, Games, Handheld (mobile software), Drivers, Mobile, Webscripts, and News. It also covers technology, science, health and entertainment topics from both external and in-house sources, and it provides software and game reviews.

    91 Softpedia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Softpedia Features

    1.  FIDO U2F (2FA) support
    2.  HMAC-Based One-Time Password (HOTP)
    3.  File Hosting

    Softpedia VS Apple App Store

     
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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
    APKMirror screenshot 1

    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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    Uptodown

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    Uptodown is an international download site for mobile apps and desktop software. It was created on December 20, 2002, and is based in Málaga, Spain.

    79 Uptodown alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Uptodown screenshot 1

    Uptodown Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Apk download
    3.  Download old versions
    4.  App Reviews

    Uptodown VS Apple App Store

     
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    AppAgg

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    A web based Application Aggregator. Support all major platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo.

    69 AppAgg alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    AppAgg screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Discovery engine
    3.  Price Alerts
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  No registration required
    7.  User Rating
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  Discounts
    11.  App Reviews
    12.  Integrated Search

    AppAgg VS Apple App Store

     
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    AppRecs

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    The iOS and Android app search engine that can filter out fake reviews, alert you about price drops, and give you app recommendations based on your favorites.

    60 AppRecs alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    AppRecs screenshot 1

    AppRecs Features

    1.  App Reviews

    AppRecs VS Apple App Store

     
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