Apple App Store Alternatives for iPad

There are many alternatives to Apple App Store for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPad alternative is Cydia, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Apple App Store and 17 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Apple App Store are iNoJB, Product Hunt, App 704 and AltStore.

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Apple App Store alternatives are mainly App Stores, but if you're looking for App Discovery Services or Package Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, iPad, iPhone, App Discovery, Free 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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  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.

    30 Cydia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Cydia as an Alternative to Apple App Store
    brandonc
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    1

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

    Guest
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    2

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. 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.

    217 Product Hunt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Guest
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    5

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    tvgoing1
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    0

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

    Guest
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    4

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • 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
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about SideStore as an Alternative to Apple App Store
    Gaian Terra Canis Rufus
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    0

    Needs computer connection to work

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    • SideStore is Free and Open SourceApple App Store is Free and Proprietary
  9. Appsftw icon

    Appsftw

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

    5 Appsftw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. TweakBox icon

    TweakBox

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    TweakBox App is a method to get in paid purchases from the App Store for free, to test before buying.

    17 TweakBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. AppValley icon

    AppValley

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    AppValley allows you to browse through apps of various categories. The apps which you can’t download from Apple Store can be downloaded from AppValley. In fact, AppValley even allows you to have the modified (or tweaked/hacked) version of the app that you want to download.

    18 AppValley alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Tutubox iOS icon

    Tutubox iOS

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    Tutubox is a third-party app store for iOS that is available for free download. If you are finding a way to install tweaked apps, jailbreak tools, modded apps and games, and other third-party apps that are not available on iTunes, Tutubox iOS is the best solution for you.

    12 Tutubox iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. iOS Haven icon

    iOS Haven

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    Listing 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.

    15 iOS Haven alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Apps, Games, Shortcuts, Themes, Blog, Jailbreaks, and more.
    Specific categories and multiple providers to narrow down which apps work.
    Detail pages which describe hacks, and provide mirror links.
     
  14. Scarlet iOS icon

    Scarlet iOS

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    Scarlet IOS emerges as a pioneering third-party app store, specifically designed for iOS devices. It stands out by offering a wide array of unique and modified applications, games, emulators, and utilities that users typically won't find in the official Apple App Store.

    1 Scarlet iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Scarlet iOS Home
     
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