AltStore
altstore.io
AltStore
@altstore.io
A home for apps that push the boundaries of iOS - no jailbreak required.
by @riley.social and @shanegillio.bsky.social
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📣 We have some exciting news — AltStore is officially joining the open social web!

We’re also:
💰 Donating $500,000 to various Fediverse-related projects
🌏 Launching PAL in several more countries this year
👥 Expanding the team!

For more info, check out our blog post: rileytestut.com/blog/2025/10...
Evolving AltStore PAL
In April of last year, we launched AltStore PAL in the European Union as one of the first official alternative app marketplaces on iOS thanks to the Digital Markets Act. We launched with just 2 apps —...
rileytestut.com
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Super excited to be a part of the AltStore team as Head of Community and Developer Relations!

I'm currently working on some new ways to help developers get set up on AltStore, so if y'all are interested, don't be a stranger 🤩
📣 Another team member has appeared!

We’re thrilled to share that @mattaltgear.bsky.social is joining as Head of Community and Developer Relations ⭐️

Matt is now our lead contact for user & developer relations, so make sure to reach out! He'd love to hear from you 💚
November 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
📣 Another team member has appeared!

We’re thrilled to share that @mattaltgear.bsky.social is joining as Head of Community and Developer Relations ⭐️

Matt is now our lead contact for user & developer relations, so make sure to reach out! He'd love to hear from you 💚
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
⚠️ A bug in iOS 26.1 may cause apps to disappear from the My Apps tab in AltStore PAL. We strongly advise against updating immediately.

If you're already on iOS 26.1, AltStore PAL 2.2.1 is now available with some changes to mitigate the impact of this bug.
AltStore 2.2.1 (69)

• Improved error handling when installing apps
• Mitigates iOS 26.1 bug causing apps to disappear from My Apps tab

https://altstore.io/source/marketplace.altstore.io?app=io.altstore.AltStore&version=2.2.8

#update
AltStore 2.2.1 (69) by Riley & Shane
api.altstore.io
November 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
📣 Our team is growing!

We’re excited to announce that our friend Caroline Moore is joining us as Head of Product ⭐️

Caroline's been our primary designer for Delta and AltStore since 2016 — and her name's already in the credits!
October 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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🚀 Delta 1.7.3 with iOS 26 bug fixes is now available on AltStore PAL for all EU users!

We‘ve also submitted a revised build to the App Store and will follow up when/if it‘s approved — thanks everyone for your patience.
Delta 1.7.3 (150)

• Fixed keyboard support on iOS 26
• Fixed “Outdated Emulator” error when using RetroAchievements

https://altstore.io/source/marketplace.altstore.io?app=com.rileytestut.Delta&version=1.7.5

#update
Delta 1.7.3 (150) by Riley Testut
api.altstore.io
October 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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We're excited to announce that @altstore has joined the fediverse! Their innovative implementation of ActivityPub allows you to follow updates from your favorite apps, demonstrating a new way to bring more apps to the open social web.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their generous […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
October 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The AltStore is federating to Bluesky and the rest of the social web. Now developers and users can connect with each other on an open platform while drastically improving app discovery. I believe so much in this mission that I joined their board to help.

rileytestut.com/blog/2025/10...
Evolving AltStore PAL
In April of last year, we launched AltStore PAL in the European Union as one of the first official alternative app marketplaces on iOS thanks to the Digital Markets Act. We launched with just 2 apps —...
rileytestut.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launches a Mastodon server.
Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse | TechCrunch
The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launches a Mastodon server.
techcrunch.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
📣 We have some exciting news — AltStore is officially joining the open social web!

We’re also:
💰 Donating $500,000 to various Fediverse-related projects
🌏 Launching PAL in several more countries this year
👥 Expanding the team!

For more info, check out our blog post: rileytestut.com/blog/2025/10...
Evolving AltStore PAL
In April of last year, we launched AltStore PAL in the European Union as one of the first official alternative app marketplaces on iOS thanks to the Digital Markets Act. We launched with just 2 apps —...
rileytestut.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⚠️ Apple is blocking Delta’s iOS 26 bug fix update

Despite announcing they would no longer hold up bug fix updates for guideline violations, Apple called us directly saying they would not approve Delta’s iOS 26 bug fix update unless we added In-App Purchases worldwide.
September 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We're honored and excited to be one of Mastodon's launch partners for their new managed hosting service!

What are we planning? We'll be sharing more soon — stay tuned 👀 blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/09/serv...
Service offerings from Mastodon
We're offering hosting, support and moderation services, to establish a more sustainable financial base while we continue to build a better social web.
blog.joinmastodon.org
September 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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A new look for Delta…

Coming later this year ✨
September 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🚀 Delta Camera 1.0b2 is now available for all Patrons!

This update completely reimagines the look and feel of the app — including dedicated capture & filter buttons to emulate an authentic camera experience 📸

Designed in collaboration with Caroline Moore!
August 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Introducing our new app — Delta Camera 📸

A stand-alone app dedicated to taking Game Boy Camera photos with features you'd expect from a modern camera app

☀ Manual exposure/zoom
🤳 Camera Control support

Coming later this year, but available NOW in beta for all Patrons patreon.com/posts/introd...
June 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🚀 Clip 1.2 is now available for everyone — and only delayed 2 weeks by Notarization!

What’s New?
⌨️ 3rd-party keyboard to access clippings
✅ Fully optimized for iPad's larger screen

Join our Patreon for FREE to download www.patreon.com/posts/clip-1...
Clip 1.2 — Bigger and Better! | Riley + Shane
Get more from Riley + Shane on Patreon
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June 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
To make it even easier to distribute your apps with AltStore, check out this amazing community project by AltStudio 🔨

Just drag & drop your apps into your browser and AltStudio will auto-generate sources for AltStore PAL and even AltStore Classic — it’s that simple!

altstudio.app
May 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🚀 Clip 1.2rc is now available for all patrons on AltStore PAL & AltStore Classic and is fully-optimized for iPad — including support for multiple windows!

For full release notes, check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/clip-1...
May 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
📢 Developers! Get started distributing your apps in under 5 minutes using our new REST API

Learn how to set up your Apple Developer account with AltStore PAL using our updated guide: faq.altstore.io/developers/d...
Distribute with AltStore PAL | AltStore
faq.altstore.io
May 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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April 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Happy Birthday AltStore PAL!! 🎉🎂

PAL launched 1 year ago today, so to celebrate we’re bringing back a Classic… AltStore Classic!

Download AltStore Classic in AltStore PAL to sideload 100s of “non-notarized” apps, including some favorites that use JIT like DolphiniOS 🐬
April 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🚀 AltStore Classic 2.2 is now available for EVERYONE with support for sideloading apps with the “Increased Memory Limit” entitlement

This means you can run newer, more memory-intensive emulators without sideloading a separate app!

Release Notes: faq.altstore.io/release-note...
April 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
🚀 AltStore Classic 2.2b is now available for all patrons with lots of fixes & support for sideloading apps with the “Increased Memory Limit” entitlement

Why’s that so cool? You can now run newer, more memory-intensive emulators! For some examples, check out reddit.com/emulationonios
April 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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🚀 Delta 1.7 is now available for EVERYONE on AltStore PAL and soon on the App Store

This is a HUGE update with lots of exciting new features, including Online Multiplayer for Nintendo DS games!

Download now to play with friends around the world 🌎
March 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📣 Delta is now on Bluesky! Follow @deltaemulator.com for all Delta-related news and updates
The wait is almost over — Delta 1.7 with DS Online Multiplayer is coming next Monday, March 31st!

And to help us make sure everything is ready for the big launch, we've made the release available TODAY as a public beta on TestFlight 🎉

deltaemulator.com/testflight
March 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🚀 Delta 1.7rc is now available for all Patrons with an exciting new Experimental Feature: RetroAchievements!

This initial release supports achievements for NES, SNES, and N64 games — including Hardcore mode 💪

Join our Patreon now to try the beta! patreon.com/rileyshane
March 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM