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 F-Droid, iNoJB, Aurora Store and AppCake.

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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 Free and Proprietary
  2. F-Droid icon

    F-Droid

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    Easily browse and install free open-source Android apps with F-Droid, a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative. No registration required, lightweight, and allows portable use via USB with dark mode support. Excludes tracking, ensuring secure app management.

    80 F-Droid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom Repos
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Distributed
    5.  Auto Update
    6.  Package Manager
    7.  App Discovery
    8.  Categories
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Software Installer
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Software Management

    F-Droid VS Apple App Store

     

    • F-Droid is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Apple App Store.

    • F-Droid is Free and Open SourceApple App Store is Free and Proprietary
    • F-Droid is Privacy focused and LightweightApple App Store is not according to our users
  4. iNoJB icon

    iNoJB

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    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.

    20 iNoJB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Bundleware

    It contains several ads and phishing links too

    iNoJB Features

    1.  Software Management
    2.  User generated
    3.  Download old versions
    4.  Jailbreak required

    iNoJB VS Apple App Store

     
  5. Aurora Store icon

    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.

    74 Aurora Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Aurora Store VS Apple App Store

     
  6. Google Play Store icon

    Google Play Store

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    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.

    96 Google Play Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    Google Play Store screenshot 1

    Google Play Store Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Google Apps integration
    3.  Android tv
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Categories
    6.  Update Notifier
    7.  Notifications
    8.  Support for Hotkeys

    Google Play Store VS Apple App Store

     
  7. Product Hunt icon

    Product Hunt

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    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.

    185 Product Hunt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Product Hunt screenshot 1

    Product Hunt Features

    1.  App Discovery
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Product Reviews
    4.  Crowdsourced
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  User Rating
    7. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration

    Product Hunt VS Apple App Store

     
    Comments about Product Hunt as an Alternative to Apple App Store
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    Guest
    Negative •Dec 10, 2018
    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 •Jul 31, 2023
    0

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

    Guest
    Negative •Apr 10, 2018
    4

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

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    Product Hunt icon

    • Some users think Product Hunt is a great Apple App Store alternative, some don't.

    • Product Hunt is the most popular Mac alternative to Apple App Store.

    • Product Hunt is Free and ProprietaryApple App Store is also Free and Proprietary
  9. SimilarSites icon

    SimilarSites

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    Easily find more sites like those you like. Similar Sites helps you find related sites and alternatives based on community recommendations and computer analysis.

    70 SimilarSites alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    SimilarSites screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Crowdsourced
    2.  Alternatives
    3.  Community-based

    SimilarSites VS Apple App Store

     

    • SimilarSites is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Apple App Store.

    • SimilarSites is Free and ProprietaryApple App Store is also Free and Proprietary
  10. Softpedia icon

    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.

    92 Softpedia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Softpedia screenshot 1

    Softpedia Features

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

    Softpedia VS Apple App Store

     
  11. Aptoide icon

    Aptoide

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    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.

    97 Aptoide alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    Aptoide screenshot 1

    Aptoide Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  No Root Required
    3.  Distributed marketplace
    4.  Software Management
    5.  Windows XP Compatibility

    Aptoide VS Apple App Store

     
  12. App 704 icon

    App 704

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    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.

    5 App 704 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    App 704 screenshot 1

    App 704 VS Apple App Store

     
  13. APKMirror icon

    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.

    98 APKMirror alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    APKMirror screenshot 1

    APKMirror Features

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

    APKMirror VS Apple App Store

     
  14. APKPure icon

    APKPure

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

    94 APKPure alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    APKPure screenshot 1
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    APKPure Features

    1.  Apk download
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Beat maker
    5.  Download old versions
    6.  Page labeling
    7.  Update Notifier
    8.  White-labeled

    APKPure VS Apple App Store

     
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