AltStore PAL and now available on iPhone: it’s about the first third party app store for iOS devices and already includes two free applications: the Delta emulator and Clip, a clipboard manager previously banned by Apple.
We talked a little while ago about Delta, a Nintendo console emulator like NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DSwhich outside of Europe can be downloaded directly from the App Store.
In Europe, in fact, it is possible to obtain Delta and Clip only through AltStore PAL, and to install the store in question you must visit the official website and subscribe a subscription from just €1.83 per year.
However, it is also possible to opt for a free methodwhich in this case involves the use of a Mac or a PC to install the relevant version of AltStore.
A new era?
“AltStore is an app store designed for sideloading,” we read on the official website. “Every app on AltStore receives a beautifully generated page, with detailed information to make sideloading fun and easy. You can browse apps from trusted developers or add more ‘sources’ to further increase your options.”
“Plus, AltStore was built with security in mind. You can view a full list of an app’s permissions from its store page, and AltStore will automatically alert you if there are any changes, so you can sideload with peace of mind.”
The idea and the project are not completely new, given that in an “alternative” version (see the free method) AltStore has been available since 2019, but there is great curiosity about what seems to be a new era for the Apple ecosystem. The only question remains is whether the Cupertino company will willingly accept these innovations or will try to do something to counter them.
