AltStore IPA
AltStore IPA is an alternative app store for iOS devices that lets you install apps not available on the official App Store. It’s perfect for users who want to sideload apps like emulators, custom apps, and other tools without needing to jailbreak their devices. Unlike regular sideloading, AltStore uses Apple’s developer features to make the installation and management of apps easy, all with your Apple ID.
You can sideload apps (.ipa files) onto your device using AltStore, which works with AltServer—a desktop app that syncs apps to your device via WiFi and iTunes. Plus, AltStore keeps your apps refreshed in the background so they won’t expire, as long as your device and AltServer are on the same WiFi network.
Download AltStore IPA from your computer to install it using Altstore, Sideloadly, TrollStore, Scarlet, e-Sign, 3uTools, or MapleSign.
v 2.0
Key Features:
- Wirelessly install apps using AltServer
- Resign and install apps with your Apple ID
- Automatically refresh apps in the background to prevent expiration (when on the same WiFi as AltServer)
- Handle app updates directly within AltStore
AltStore is built with standard iOS frameworks, like Core Data and Auto Layout, making it familiar to iOS developers. It’s an easy-to-use and powerful tool for sideloading and managing apps on non-jailbroken iOS devices.
New Features:
- Add Third-Party Sources: Easily add third-party sources alongside the recommended ones.
- Sources Tab: View and manage all sources in one place.
- Streamlined “Add Source” Screen: Add new sources quickly and preview their apps before adding them.
- Source Details: Get detailed information and links for each source, and check out the top apps in the “Featured Apps” section.
Redesigned Browse Tab:
- New Card Layout: Fresh design for app listings with the latest updates.
- Category Browsing: Explore apps by source or through 8 new categories.
- Sort & Switch: Change the sorting order and tap category names to discover new apps and sources.
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Best AltStore alternatives for iPhone and iPad.
Here are some great options to explore for sideloading apps for free.
- SideStore: The Best AltStore Alternative for Wireless Sideloading on iOS.
- Portal Signer: The Ultimate Guide to Easy IPA Sideloading.
- Scarlet IPA Installer: Easy & Secure IPA Signing for iOS
How to Install AltStore IPA with Sideloadly
Step 01. Download the latest version of Sideloadly for Windows or macOS and install it on your PC.
Step 02. Download the AltStore IPA file from this page and save it to your computer.
Step 03. Connect your iOS device to your computer using a USB cable.
Step 04. Open the Sideloadly app on your PC.
You may be prompted to install the Mail Plug-in. Click the “Yes” button to continue.
Enter your Apple ID email under the “Apple account” field.
Step 05. Drag and drop the AltStore IPA file into the IPA field shown on the left side of the interface. The field is represented by an IPA image.
Step 06. Click the “Start” button to begin the sideloading and installing the IPA.
When prompted, enter your Apple ID password. The tool uses your Apple ID to sideload the app. We recommend you use a burner account.
Step 07. Sideloadly will begin installing AltStore IPA on your iOS device.
Step 08. Once the app is installed, don’t open it yet. You first need to verify your Apple ID profile if it’s your first time using Sideloadly. To do it, go to Settings > General > Device Management. Tap on your Apple ID and press the Trust button. Tap on Trust again from the popup alert.
Step 09. Now go to the Home screen to open the installed app.
Other methods to install AltStore IPA with.
TrollStore
TrollStore is a permasigned jailed app that can permanently install any IPA installer, supporting iOS 14.0, iOS 15, iOS 16, and iOS 17.0. It works by using AMFI/CoreTrust to verify that the root certificate is used to sign the app and not revoke it.
e-Sign
e-Sign is a free mobile IPA signature tool for iOS, allowing you to sign apps with your certificates and install them on your iPhone or iPad. It serves as a sideloading alternative with support for iOS 11 up to iOS 18. x, enabling the installation of IPA files without a computer.
MapleSign
Discover the most affordable signing service for your iOS devices. Elevate your experience with our ultimate free enterprise certificates IPA sideload signing service, compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple tvOS, and visionOS.
3uTools
Using the 3uTools IPA Signature is the best method for installing IPA files. Whether you’re on a Mac or Windows, installing IPAs on your iPhone or iPad is easy.
Scarlet
Scarlet is installed with this tool, which allows you to add jailbroken repos and install IPA without a jailbreak. It supports iOS 11 up to iOS 17 and higher.
Compatibility iOS & iPadOS
- iOS 18.0, iOS 18.0.1, iOS 18.1, iOS 18.2, iOS 18.2.1, iOS 18.3
- iOS 17.7, iOS 17.6.1, iOS 17.6, iOS 17.5.1, iOS 17.5, iOS 17.4.1, iOS 17.4, iOS 17.3.1, iOS 17.3, iOS 17.2.1, iOS 17.2, iOS 17.1.1, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.0.2, iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17
- iOS 16.6, iOS 16.5.1, iOS 16.5, iOS 16.4.1, iOS 16.4, iOS 16.3.1, iOS 16.3, iOS 16.1, iOS 16.0.3, iOS 16.0.2, iOS 16.0
- iOS 15.6.1, iOS 15.6, iOS 15.5, iOS 15.4.1, iOS 15.4 , iOS 15.3.1, iOS 15.3, iOS 15.2.1. iOS 15.2, iOS 15.1.1, iOS 15.1
- iOS 15.0.2 , iOS 15.0.1, iOS 15.0
- iOS 14.8 , iOS 14.7.1, iOS 14.7, iOS 14.6, iOS 14.5.1, iOS 14.5, iOS 14.4.2, iOS 14.4.1, iOS 14.4, iOS 14.3, iOS 14.2.1
- iOS 14.2, iOS 14.2, iOS 14.1, iOS 14.0
- iOS 13/ iOS 13.1/ iOS 13.1.1/ iOS 13.1.2/ iOS 13.1.3/ iOS 13.2/ iOS 13.2.1/ iOS 13.2.2 / iOS 13.2.3/ iOS 13.3/ iOS 13.3.1/ iOS 13.4/ iOS 13.4/ iOS 13.4.1/ iOS 13.4.1/ iOS 13.5/ 13.5.1/ iOS 13.6
Compatibility Devices
iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Phone 7 & 7 Plus, iPhone 6S & 6S Plus, iPhone 6 & 6 Plus, iPhone SE.