Now that Apple has been forced to allow alternative App Stores, are there already similar stores like F-Droid emerging for iOS?
Now that Apple has been forced to allow alternative App Stores, are there already similar stores like F-Droid emerging for iOS?
9 Comments
kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 21 pts · 2y
not happening this soon. as Apple is complying by malicious compliance. alternative app stores are bound to some idiotic rules.
b763e622@lemm.ee · 6 pts · 2y
These guys have been around for a little while: https://altstore.io/
LazaroFilm@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
I recommend looking into SideStore instead. It’s similar to Alta store but you once you installed the SideStore on your iOS device you can manage the other apps without a computer.
b763e622@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
That's a good one! Thanks
EDIT: it does require a computer for initialisation EDIT2: it is a fork from the AltStore project. Very interesting!!
LazaroFilm@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
It requires a computer to install the Store app. Then you can renew on your phone and install apps without a computer. It also requires a computer is you go let your alt store app expire.
notthebees@reddthat.com · 1 pts · 2y
It's not really the same though. It's reliant on a host PC.
b763e622@lemm.ee · 8 pts · 2y
Yep - that's because Apple has not released a stable way to create alternative app stores. Developpers still have to find roundabout ways to offer an alternative store. I am sure they will adapt as soon as they can get a stable stand-alone app working in the apple ecosystem
TCB13@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Not that fast, by Apple's rules a 3rd party store offering what AltStore offers could be banned in no time. Besides the costs.
b763e622@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
Agreed