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.
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The Best Open Source Apple App Store AlternativesTop App Stores & App Discovery Services like Apple App Store
The best open source alternative to Apple App Store is Cydia. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Apple App Store and 16 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Apple App Store are Aurora Store, AltStore, App Lounge and Applite.
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Apple App Store alternatives are mainly App Stores, but if you're looking for Software Installers or Package Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPhone, Mac, Free, App Discovery, iPad and Software Download. 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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31 Cydia alternatives
74 Aurora Store alternativesOpen 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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application types
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- F-Droid
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23 AltStore alternativesAltStore 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.
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7 App Lounge alternativesApp Lounge is the second iteration of the application store embedded within /e/OS. It allows everyone to access millions of applications directly from their phone home screen.
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18 TweakBox alternativesTweakBox App is a method to get in paid purchases from the App Store for free, to test before buying.
5 SideStore alternativesAn alternative app store for seamless sideloading: no jailbreak needed, and no computer after the initial install, only a WiFi connection.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
A simple command line interface for the Mac App Store. Designed for scripting and automation.
49 ZapStore alternativesIt uses nostr to establish identity, linking release artifacts to social profiles validated by the web of trust. This enables secure installs, a new app discoverability layer and developer monetization via zaps.
16 iOS Haven alternativesListing of iOS tweaked apps and games. They offer tools to get started, links you should visit, and hundreds of popular apps ready for download or direct install.
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A native iOS repository manager and downloader offering seamless integration with LiveContainer. Browse public sources, download IPAs, and install/launch apps directly on your device.
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the user can add and remove sources (repositories) to check for apps