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FOSS app store for iOS? (programming.dev)

submitted 2 years ago by akrz@programming.dev to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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

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[–] kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

not happening this soon. as Apple is complying by malicious compliance. alternative app stores are bound to some idiotic rules.

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[–] b763e622@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

These guys have been around for a little while: https://altstore.io/

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[–] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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.

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[–] b763e622@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

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!!

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[–] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years 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.

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[–] notthebees@reddthat.com 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

It's not really the same though. It's reliant on a host PC.

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[–] b763e622@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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

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