Free App Store alternative Aptoide now fully available across the European Union
No less than 15 years since its release, Aptoide is finally available to everyone in the European Union. Since the 6th of June, 2024, the iOS app store for gamers has been available in the region for a limited number of testers. To get to experience this App Store alternative, those interested had to enter their details to join the waiting list and hope that their time to join arrives fast enough. Now, that period is gone, and everyone can take this piece of code for a spin.
According to Paulo Trezentos, Aptoide's CEO,
"This full launch marks a major milestone in game distribution on iOS and Aptoide's commitment to an open and unrestricted app distribution ecosystem. Apple users now have access to newfound freedoms, but there's a huge amount of work still to be done to continue opening up iOS globally and reduce friction for users, and game developers."
What makes Aptoide stand out is the App Versions feature, which would allow iOS users to stand side by side with those on Android, who have been able to sideload older versions of apps through Aptoide or other sources. On the other hand, both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store don't come with app versioning capabilities for end users, which can prove quite useful when an update goes awry and rolling it back is the best short-term solution one can choose.
The latest version of Aptoide for iOS can be freely downloaded from here.
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FIRST FREE ALTERNATIVE APP STORE ON iOS LAUNCHES TO ALL EU USERS
- Aptoide opens its app store to consumers across the European Union, marking a landmark moment in expanded iOS distribution -
LISBON, PORTUGAL - 18 FEBRUARY 2025 – Aptoide, the original independent app store, today announces the full launch of Aptoide for iOS in the European Union (EU). All iPhone users in EU countries can now access the first free alternative app store on the iOS operating system, ushering in a new era of potential freedom and diversity in digital content distribution.
The Aptoide for iOS beta first opened in June 2024 and has since attracted tens of thousands of early adopters, who have been among the first to try a new way of accessing games on their Apple mobile devices. Now, anyone can install and use Aptoide instantly, making it easier than ever to explore and install games beyond the limitations of Apple's App Store.
Paulo Trezentos, CEO of Aptoide, said:
"This full launch marks a major milestone in game distribution on iOS and Aptoide's commitment to an open and unrestricted app distribution ecosystem. Apple users now have access to newfound freedoms, but there's a huge amount of work still to be done to continue opening up iOS globally and reduce friction for users, and game developers."
As part of the launch of Aptoide for iOS, a groundbreaking App Versions feature has been introduced which allows users to install and enjoy older versions of their favorite games. Exclusive to the Aptoide store, this feature grants consumers greater flexibility and control over their game experience.
This is an unprecedented feature in the iOS ecosystem, setting Aptoide apart by granting users control over app versions like never before. Unlike the rigid update structures of traditional app marketplaces, Aptoide empowers users to customize their game experience freely—something that was previously exclusive to Android users.
The latest Aptoide update for iOS is available now. Visit en.aptoide.com/ios to download and experience the next evolution in app discovery.
