AppCake AlternativesOnly apps categorised as App Stores

The best App Store alternative to AppCake is Aptoide, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to AppCake and many of them are App Stores so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting App Store alternatives to AppCake are Apple App Store, APKMirror, AltStore and Cydia.

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AppCake alternatives page was last updated Jan 11, 2025
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  1. 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 AppCake

     
    Comments about Aptoide as an Alternative to AppCake
    Guest
    Positive Sep 2, 2018
    1

    Because you can install apps for free

    AppCake Icon
    Aptoide icon

    • Most users think Aptoide is a great AppCake alternative.

    • Aptoide is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to AppCake.

    • Aptoide is the most popular free alternative to AppCake.

    • Aptoide is Free and ProprietaryAppCake is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Apple App Store icon

    Apple App Store

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    Marketplace offering 1.8 million apps in 175 storefronts, with secure payment options, expert-curated collections, daily content updates, strong privacy standards, and strict content moderation. Supports 195 payment methods in 45 currencies and instant downloads.

    67 Apple App Store alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Safari
    • Apple Car Play
    • visionOS
    Apple App Store screenshot 1

    Apple App Store Features

    1.  App Discovery
    2.  File Hosting
    3.  Crowdsourced
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  User Rating

    Apple App Store VS AppCake

     

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

    • Apple App Store is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to AppCake.

    • Apple App Store is Freemium and ProprietaryAppCake is Free and Proprietary
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    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.

    97 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 AppCake

     
  4. 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 AppCake

     

    • AltStore is the most popular Windows alternative to AppCake.

    • AltStore is the most popular Open Source alternative to AppCake.

    • AltStore is Free and Open SourceAppCake is Free and Proprietary
    • AltStore is Privacy focused and LightweightAppCake is not according to our users
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    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 AppCake

     
    Comments about Cydia as an Alternative to AppCake
    Guest
    Negative Jun 22, 2021
    1

    Cydia is a package manager, It's not a IPA downloader

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    Cydia icon

    • Most users think Cydia is a great AppCake alternative.

    • Cydia is Free and Open SourceAppCake is Free and Proprietary
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    HappyMod

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    Explore HappyMod, hosting 30,000+ Android app mods available for free. Community-driven uploads and downloads keep content verified as 100% working. Enjoy safe, superfast access to the latest games and apps with user-verified, virus-free downloads for mod enthusiasts.

    18 HappyMod alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    HappyMod screenshot 1

    HappyMod VS AppCake

     
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    TutuApp

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    TuTu app is popularly known for its Pokemon Go modified version. Other than that it also has some outstanding features. Even I know it is boring to read lengthy content. So here you have the features of the TuTuApp for your iOS device.

    14 TutuApp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    TutuApp screenshot 1
    Use with caution

    Flagged as potentially breaking copyright or other laws

    TutuApp VS AppCake

     
    Comments about TutuApp as an Alternative to AppCake
    Guest
    Negative Nov 11, 2021
    1

    Is need money to install profile

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    • Almost everyone thinks TutuApp is a great AppCake alternative.

    • TutuApp is Free and ProprietaryAppCake is also Free and Proprietary
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    APKTIME

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    APKTime - Trending Android APK's - Your APK companion for the greatest APK's available. Always bang up to date.

    64 APKTIME alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    APKTIME screenshot 1

    APKTIME VS AppCake

     
  10. Applite icon

    Applite

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    User-friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks.

    57 Applite alternatives

    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 AppCake

     
  11. A2ZAPK icon

    A2ZAPK

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    Safe repo of Cracked (modded) Android apps/games in the world!.

    31 A2ZAPK alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    A2ZAPK screenshot 1

    A2ZAPK Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Apk download
    3.  Mods

    A2ZAPK VS AppCake

     
  12. iOSGods! icon

    iOSGods!

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    iOSGods is a third party appstore that distributes tweaked versions of games you would find on the regular appstore.

    9 iOSGods! alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iOSGods! screenshot 1

    iOSGods! Features

    1.  No Jailbreak Required

    iOSGods! VS AppCake

     
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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    TweakBox VS AppCake

     
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