Free, and staying that way
There is nothing to buy here. Which version you use comes down to where you live, not what you are willing to spend.
AltStore PAL
Free
EU, Japan & Brazil
The alternative marketplace, installed straight from your device.
- No computer needed
- No Apple ID handed over
- Apps notarised by Apple
- No seven-day expiry
- No limit on installed apps
- Updates arrive in the app
AltStore Classic
Free
Available worldwide
The original sideloading route, wherever you happen to live.
- Works in every country
- Installs .ipa files
- Supports JIT for emulators
- Needs AltServer on Mac or PC
- Three apps at a time
- Refreshed every seven days
Patreon
Optional
If you want to chip in
Support the work and see what is coming before anyone else.
- Beta versions of our apps
- In-development features early
- Funds two full-time developers
- Cancel whenever you like
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Frequently asked questions
The things people ask before they install.
Does AltStore cost anything?
No. AltStore PAL launched with a small annual charge to cover Apple’s Core Technology Fee, and an Epic MegaGrant now covers that fee instead. Downloading and using AltStore is free, and so is every app you install through it that its own developer offers for free.
Where is AltStore PAL available?
Across the European Union, Japan and Brazil. Those are the regions where Apple currently permits alternative app marketplaces on iPhone.
What if I live somewhere else?
Use AltStore Classic. It works anywhere, installing apps through AltServer running on your computer. AltServer needs macOS 11 or later, or Windows 10 or later.
Do I have to give you my Apple ID?
Not with AltStore PAL, which installs notarised apps directly without one. AltStore Classic does use your Apple ID, because it relies on Apple’s free developer account to sign apps on your behalf.
Do installed apps expire?
Not on AltStore PAL. Apps stay put, with no limit on how many you keep. On AltStore Classic, Apple’s free developer limits apply: three apps at a time, refreshed every seven days.
Can I distribute my own app?
Yes, and you do not need our approval. Host a source file listing your apps, share the URL, and anyone who adds that source can install your work from inside AltStore.
Still have questions?
The user guide covers installation step by step, for both AltStore PAL and AltStore Classic.
