The easiest way to distribute apps on iOS.

AltStore is an official, alternative app marketplace for developers who want more control over their apps, earnings, and relationships with users.

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Why AltStore

Distribution without gatekeeping.

AltStore gives developers a more open, flexible way to reach users with the freedom to build the apps they actually want to build

No Arbitrary Rejections

Your apps are not subject to Apple's full App Review Guidelines. Build the apps you've always wanted to make.

Your Revenue, Your Rules

Use any payment provider to collect earnings. AltStore takes 0% commission.

Own Your Infrastructure

Host your apps on your own server and give your users one place to discover, install, and follow everything you build.

Ship Fast

Publish when you're ready, push fixes when they matter, and get updates to users without waiting weeks for app review.

Versions

Choose the AltStore that works for you

AltStore has two versions, PAL and Classic, based on region. Sideload everywhere in the world with AltStore Classic, or publish to our official app marketplace in the EU and Japan with AltStore PAL. You can even distribute on both!

AltStore PAL

AltStore Classic

Available in the EU + Japan

Available worldwide

Apps require Notarization

No Notarization required for apps

Full app capabilities

Limited app capabilities (see "Apple Developer" column)

No Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation

Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation available

No computer required

Requires computer

Apps never expire

Apps require refresh every 7 days

Install unlimited apps

Install up to 3 apps at a time

How It Works

From app to audience
in 4 simple steps.

The process is straightforward regardless of which version of AltStore you distribute with.

1
Submit for Notarization
Submit your app through App Store Connect for Notarization, a review process with less stringent requirements than the App Store.
Notarization docs →
2
Host Your App
Once notarized, download your Alternative Distribution Package (ADP) using our REST API and host it on your own server.
REST API →
3
Create a Source
Apps on AltStore are distributed via sources, public pages that act like your own personal storefront. These are powered by a simple JSON file that holds metadata from your apps.
Read more about sources →
4
Make your source discoverable
Give your source a home on our explore page, where people can discover and follow your apps. New releases, updates, and news reach followers automatically, giving you extra marketing for no additional effort.
Discover more on explore.alt.store →

Fediverse Integration

The first app marketplace on the open social web.

AltStore PAL connects app discovery, updates, and community across both the fediverse and ATmosphere. Every source gets its own account on our explore page, so when you post an update, it reaches followers on Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky, and beyond.

Every release reaches users where they already are, and your followers grow with each post you share across the open social web.

Federate your source →

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Alare. Alarm app to prevent oversleeping This is an alarm app. However, you cannot stop it easily. Alare's alarm will continue to snooze automatically until you perform a special action. To prevent oversleeping, select an action that you believe will wake you up! Here are the actions available to stop an alarm: - Wave Device Wave the device slowly and broadly like a flag. - Scan Code Scan the code placed outside the bed. - Drum Roll Drum roll your fingers on the screen. - Tap Button Just tap the button once.

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