An iOS app developer named Riley Testut has developed an alternative to Apple’s App Store named AltStore. The developer describes the app as a “home for apps that push the boundaries of iOS.”

Very excited to officially announce AltStore: an alternative app store for iOS — no jailbreak required. Launching this Saturday, September 28, but you can download the preview TODAY https://t.co/M7nULBV28p

Before we proceed any further, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your laptop. If you’re planning to install AltServer on a Windows laptop, make sure you uninstall iTunes from Microsoft Store in case you have it installed and download the same from Apple’s official website here for the 64-bit version or here for the 32-bit version.

  1. Download AltServer Preview for your machine running Windows 10 or macOS from here.

  2. After the installation, you will be seeing the AltStore icon on your iPhone or iPad just like what happens when you install a new app from Apple’s App Store. You might want to allow or authorize AltStore from Settings -> General -> Device Management.