The Best Free Apple App Store AlternativesTop App Stores & App Discovery Services like Apple App Store

The best free alternative to Apple App Store is Cydia, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Apple App Store and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Apple App Store are Aurora Store, iNoJB, Product Hunt and Google Play Store.

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  1. Cydia icon

    Cydia

     339 likes

    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 Apple App Store Comments
    brandonc
    Positive
    1

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

    Guest
    Negative
    2

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

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    • Cydia is Free and Open SourceApple App Store is Free and Proprietary
  2. Aurora Store icon

    Aurora Store

     359 likes

    Open source platform for searching, downloading, and updating Android apps from Google Play, supporting login with personal or anonymous accounts, device and locale spoofing, privacy tracker insights, manual older version downloads, and app compatibility checks.

    76 Aurora Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • F-Droid
    Aurora Store screenshot 1
     
  4. iNoJB icon

    iNoJB

     99 likes

    iNoJB, formerly known as "iNoCydia", is a Cydia alternative made by Colton, It has many tweaks as well as apps from the Emu4iOS Store that require no Jailbreak or PC to install. As of version 2.

    21 iNoJB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iNoJB screenshot 1
     
  5. Product Hunt icon

    Product Hunt

     389 likes

    Product Hunt is a curation of the best new products, every day. Discover the latest mobile apps, websites, and technology products that everyone's talking about.

    253 Product Hunt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Product Hunt screenshot 1
     
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    4
    Product Hunt vs Apple App Store Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    While the Apple App Store is a distribution platform for iOS Product Hunt is a generic website to hype any kind of stuff.

    tvgoing1
    Negative
    0

    Not for the Iphone, there is nothing it can do within Apple products.

    Guest
    Negative
    4

    This has nothing to do with the App Store, because it is not for downloading apps.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Product Hunt is Free and ProprietaryApple App Store is also Free and Proprietary
    • Product Hunt is an App Discovery Apple App Store is an App Store
  7. Google Play Store icon

    Google Play Store

     631 likes

    Google's official Android marketplace offers a diverse range of apps, games, books, and movies. Accessible via Android devices and web browsers, it features user reviews, secure transactions with Play Protect, personalized recommendations, and integrates with Google services.

    94 Google Play Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    Google Play Store screenshot 1
     
  9. Aptoide icon

    Aptoide

     327 likes

    Aptoide is a distributed marketplace for mobile applications which runs on the Android operating system. In Aptoide, unlike the default Google Play Store, there is not a unique and centralized store but each user manages their own store.

    87 Aptoide alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    Aptoide screenshot 1
     
  10. App 704 icon

    App 704

     5 likes

    We want you to find the greatest apps available in the App Store and other markets. In the easiest, cheapest and most entertaining way. Enjoy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    App 704 screenshot 1
     
  11. Softpedia icon

    Softpedia

     163 likes

    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.

    94 Softpedia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Softpedia screenshot 1
     
  12. APKMirror icon

    APKMirror

     118 likes

    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.

    91 APKMirror alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    APKMirror screenshot 1
     
  13. Uptodown icon

    Uptodown

     93 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Uptodown screenshot 1
     
  14. APKPure icon

    APKPure

     130 likes

    APKPure is a totally free APK downloader for Android phone and tablet. Download apk directly from Android market even without Google play store account.

    83 APKPure alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    APKPure screenshot 1
     
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