AppCake Alternatives for iPhone

There are many alternatives to AppCake for iPhone if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPhone alternative is Apple App Store, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to AppCake and 14 are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to AppCake are iPAST0RE, Cydia, AltStore and TutuApp.

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AppCake alternatives page was last updated Jan 11, 2025
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  1. Apple App Store icon

    Apple App Store

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    The App Store lets you discover hundreds of thousands of applications that you can download for your iOS device. Browse the App Store for games and apps for business, entertainment, and more.

    68 Apple App Store alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    Apple App Store screenshot 1

    Apple App Store Features

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

    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 Free and ProprietaryAppCake is also Free and Proprietary
  2. iPAST0RE icon

    iPAST0RE

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    iPASTORE allows you to browse, download and install apps from ipastore.me directly on your device.

    16 iPAST0RE alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
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    iPAST0RE Features

    1.  Jailbreak required
    2.  Integrated Search

    iPAST0RE VS AppCake

     

    • Almost everyone thinks iPAST0RE is a great AppCake alternative.

    • iPAST0RE is the most popular commercial alternative to AppCake.

    • iPAST0RE is Paid and ProprietaryAppCake is Free and Proprietary
  3. 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 AppCake

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

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

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    • Most users think Cydia is a great AppCake alternative.

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

    • Cydia is Free and Open SourceAppCake is Free and Proprietary
  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 Free and Open SourceAppCake is Free and Proprietary
    • AltStore is Privacy focused and LightweightAppCake is not according to our users
  5. TutuApp icon

    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
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    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
  6. Appsftw icon

    Appsftw

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

    6 Appsftw alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Appsftw Features

    1.  App Reviews

    Appsftw VS AppCake

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Appsftw is a great AppCake alternative.

    • Appsftw is the most popular Linux alternative to AppCake.

    • Appsftw is Free and ProprietaryAppCake is also Free and Proprietary
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  8. 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

     
  9. 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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Tutubox iOS screenshot 1

    Tutubox iOS Features

    1.  No Jailbreak Required

    Tutubox iOS VS AppCake

     
  10. 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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    AppValley Features

    1.  Direct install

    AppValley VS AppCake

     
  11. 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    TweakBox VS AppCake

     
  12. Installer icon

    Installer

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    Installer is a package manager build specifically for iOS.

    Older versions of Installer are Open Source.

    11 Installer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Installer screenshot 1

    Installer Features

    1.  App listing
    2.  Jailbreak required
    3.  Package Installing
    4.  Direct install
    5.  User generated
    6.  Software Management

    Installer VS AppCake

     
  13. Topstore icon

    Topstore

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    Topstore will provide a safe and easy way to download tweaked apps and apps not available on the Apple app store for free.

    11 Topstore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Topstore screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Jailbreak Required

    Topstore VS AppCake

     
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