Apple App Store Alternatives

Apple App Store is described as 'Marketplace with 1.8M apps, secure payment options, curated expert picks, high privacy standards, and content moderation across 175 regions and 40 languages' and is a very popular App Store in the online services category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Apple App Store for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Apple App Store alternative is Cydia, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Apple App Store are iNoJB, Aurora Store, AppCake and Google Play Store.

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Apple App Store alternatives are mainly App Stores, but if you're looking for App Discovery Services or Software Installers 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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  1. AppAgg icon

    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

     
  2. Uptodown icon

    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

     
  4. AppBrain icon

    AppBrain

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    AppBrain is a website which makes sense out of the high number of apps available in the Google Play Store.

    70 AppBrain alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Main Screen

    AppBrain Features

    1.  App Reviews

    AppBrain VS Apple App Store

     
  5. AltStore icon

    AltStore

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    AltStore 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.

    19 AltStore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    AltStore screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode

    AltStore VS Apple App Store

     
  6. AppRecs icon

    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

     
  7. HUAWEI AppGallery icon

    HUAWEI AppGallery

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    AppGallery is a Huawei's official app distribution platform. You can use AppGallery on your Huawei mobile device to search, download, manage and share mobile apps.

    73 HUAWEI AppGallery alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    HUAWEI AppGallery screenshot 1

    HUAWEI AppGallery Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Categories

    HUAWEI AppGallery VS Apple App Store

     
  9. ZapStore icon

    ZapStore

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    It 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.

    48 ZapStore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    ZapStore screenshot 1

    ZapStore VS Apple App Store

     
  10. Applite icon

    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

     
  11. Mas CLI icon

    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

     
  12. Appsftw icon

    Appsftw

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    Search, browse and view apps that are relevant to you. Discover new apps daily.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Appsftw screenshot 1

    Appsftw Features

    1.  App Reviews

    Appsftw VS Apple App Store

     
  13. Samsung Galaxy Store icon

    Samsung Galaxy Store

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    Samsung Galaxy Store is a marketplace designed to provide a variety of mobile applications especially developed and carefully selected for Samsung Mobile Phones. It's a new Samsung mobile world, and we provide you a brand-new mobile experience.

    40 Samsung Galaxy Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    Samsung Galaxy Store screenshot 1

    Samsung Galaxy Store VS Apple App Store

     
  14. SideStore icon

    SideStore

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    An alternative app store for seamless sideloading: no jailbreak needed, and no computer after the initial install, only a WiFi connection.

    3 SideStore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    SideStore screenshot 1

    SideStore Features

    1.  Sideload apps

    SideStore VS Apple App Store

     
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