FOSS app store for iOS?
2y 2mon ago by programming.dev/u/akrz in privacy@lemmy.ml
Now that Apple has been forced to allow alternative App Stores, are there already similar stores like F-Droid emerging for iOS?
not happening this soon. as Apple is complying by malicious compliance. alternative app stores are bound to some idiotic rules.
These guys have been around for a little while: https://altstore.io/
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.
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!!
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.
It's not really the same though. It's reliant on a host PC.
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
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.
Agreed