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technology1 year ago

"AltStore PAL: The First Apple-Approved Third-Party App Store for iOS in Europe"

Altstore PAL, the first Apple-approved third-party app store, is now available for download in the EU following the Digital Markets Act ruling. Priced at 1.50 euro per month, Altstore offers indie developers a platform to distribute apps that may not meet Apple's App Store guidelines. Users can access apps like Clip, a clipboard manager, and Delta, a Nintendo emulator, while also supporting developers through Patreon. Although primarily for EU residents, non-EU users can access the store with additional steps.

technology1 year ago

"Setapp Launches Subscription-Based iOS App Store in EU, Adhering to Apple's DMA Rules"

Setapp, a subscription-based app store currently available on macOS, is set to launch a beta version for iOS in the European Union, with an official launch planned for April. The iOS store will offer a curated selection of apps through a subscription model, but the pricing is yet to be defined. This move comes after Apple announced it would allow third-party app stores on iPhones as part of its compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, although concerns remain about the potential success of third-party app stores due to new business terms and fees imposed by Apple.