Now that Apple has been forced to allow alternative App Stores, are there already similar stores like F-Droid emerging for iOS?

    • LazaroFilm@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      7 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.

      • MBV ⚜️@lemm.ee
        1·
        7 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@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          7 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.

      • MBV ⚜️@lemm.ee
        62·
        7 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@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          7 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.