Aptoidan alternative app store that has been popular on Android for almost 15 years, announced its arrival on iPhone. Its creators have opened the doors to a limited number of users with the goal of expanding in the near future. The implementation of the Digital Markets Act in Europe has opened the doors to third party stores, so Aptoide could become the first major App Store competitor.
The store has launched a dedicated iOS website, where it bills itself as the “First Alternative iPhone App Store.” While Aptoide isn’t the first to do this – AltStore PAL debuted a few weeks ago – its pedigree This makes us think that this could be a better alternative to the Apple store. The company will leverage all of Android’s expertise to offer iOS users an engaging user experience.
The first images show simple user interface, with recommended apps in the top carousel. Users will have access to editorial curation, updates and bonuses, and a category section. Each app’s pages contain a basic description, reviews, images, videos, and technical information.
Unlike AltStore, Aptoide is free, which will give you a significant boost position itself as an alternative to the App Store. Android version includes all the most popular applicationssuch as WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok or Netflix, so they are all expected to be available after opening to the public.
How to install Aptoide on your iPhone for free
if you have iPhone with iOS 17.4 and you live in Spain or another European Union country, you are lucky. The Digital Markets Act allows for the installation of alternative app stores and the acceptance of third-party payment systems. Currently, you can install AltStore and the beta version of Setapp via the Internet.
Aptoide is now available on iOS, but only for a limited number of users. If you are interested you need to join the waiting list to get your access code by following these simple steps.
- Open a web browser on your iPhone and go to https://ios.store.aptoide.com/es.
- Click on the “Dismiss” to open a pop-up window
- Enter your email address in the field and click the “Send” to sign up for the waiting list
Once you have received your access code, go to settings on your iPhone to allow you to use an alternative store. The code will allow you to download the Aptoide store, install it on iOS and enjoy all the available apps and games.
What is Aptoide and how will it work on iOS?
Aptoid is one of the most popular independent Android stores, with over 300 million users worldwide, 7 billion downloads and 1 million apps available. Aptoide is free, open source, and available in multiple languages (including Spanish).
Unlike the Google Play Store, Aptoide is not a single centralized store, but rather operates as a decentralized network where users can create their own app repositories. Since it is not governed by Play Store rules, apps can be more open and not have the same restrictions in terms of content or functionality.
While its arrival on iPhone represents an important step in its discovery strategy, You won’t enjoy the same freedoms as you do on Android.. To offer an alternative store on iOS, developers must agree to Apple’s terms of service.
“Apple will authorize developers after meeting certain criteria and adopting ongoing requirements that help protect users. Applications offered over the Internet must comply with notarization requirements to protect the integrity of the platform.”
Currently unknown Aptoide availability date for all iPhone users. It’s worth noting that alternative stores only operate in Europe, so if you live in Latin America, your only option is to switch to Android or stick with the App Store.
Source: Hiper Textual
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