FOSS app store for iOS?

b763e622 , 2 months ago

Are you working for the Verge? ;-)

https://www.theverge.com/24100979/altstore-europe-app-marketplace-price-games

akrz OP , 2 months ago

I saw that too haha :D but no I’m not but it would probably be fun!

b763e622 , 2 months ago

These guys have been around for a little while:
https://altstore.io/

notthebees , 2 months ago

It's not really the same though. It's reliant on a host PC.

https://i.imgur.com/7EwIwpc.jpeg

b763e622 , 2 months ago

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 , 2 months ago

I am sure they will adapt as soon as they can get a stable stand-alone app working in the apple ecosystem

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 , 2 months ago

Agreed

LazaroFilm , 2 months ago

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 , 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago)

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 , 2 months ago

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.

kylian0087 , 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago)

not happening this soon. as Apple is complying by malicious compliance. alternative app stores are bound to some idiotic rules.