AltStore PAL announces major global expansion

AltStore PAL, an alternative iOS app store that was introduced in the EU following the Digital Markets Act, is preparing a substantial worldwide rollout. The platform — one of the first officially approved alternatives to the Apple App Store in Europe — plans to expand to additional countries, including Japan, Brazil and Australia by the end of 2025, with further launches such as the UK expected in 2026.

What’s changing

• AltStore PAL aims to offer a decentralized option for iOS app distribution outside Apple’s App Store.
• The expansion is driven by regulatory shifts (e.g., EU Digital Markets Act) and increased demand for alternative app distribution channels.
• Recent reports indicate AltStore has secured funding to support growth (see sources below).

Why it matters

For developers and users, a broader AltStore PAL availability could mean more freedom in how apps are distributed and installed on iOS devices. It may also intensify competition around App Store policies and fees.

Sources & further reading

• Riley Testut — Evolving AltStore PAL
• 9to5Mac — AltStore raises $6M as it prepares to launch in three new countries
• Semasocial — AltStore Expands To More Countries

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