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6.5 · Okay Open source · GitHub Trending · Swift · 2026-11-13 · AI: DeepSeek 6.5 ✓

AltStore: An Alternative App Store for Non-Jailbroken iOS Devices

AltStore is an open-source iOS app that lets users sideload .ipa files onto non-jailbroken devices using only their Apple ID. It resigns apps with a personal development certificate and installs them via AltServer over iTunes WiFi sync, periodically refreshing apps in the background to prevent expiration. The author is now working on letting third-party developers list and distribute their apps through AltStore.

What this means for indie developers:For indie developers who can't ship on the App Store or want to bypass review, AltStore offers an open-source reference path for sideloading and self-signed distribution.

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