SideStore Alternatives

SideStore is described as 'An alternative app store for seamless sideloading: no jailbreak needed, and no computer after the initial install, only a WiFi connection' and is an app. There are three alternatives to SideStore for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Web-based and Windows apps. The best SideStore alternative is Apple App Store, which is free. Other great apps like SideStore are Cydia and AltStore.

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SideStore alternatives page was last updated Jan 8, 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.

    67 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 SideStore

     

    • Apple App Store is the most popular Web-based, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to SideStore.

    • Apple App Store is the most popular free alternative to SideStore.

    • Apple App Store is Free and ProprietarySideStore is Free and Open Source
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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
    Cydia screenshot 1
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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 SideStore

     

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

    • Cydia is Free and Open SourceSideStore is also Free and Open Source
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    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 SideStore

     

    • AltStore is the most popular Windows alternative to SideStore.

    • AltStore is Free and Open SourceSideStore is also Free and Open Source
    • AltStore is Privacy focused and LightweightSideStore is not according to our users
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