AltStore PAL

Spec sheet

Purpose

AltStore is an app store designed for sideloading iOS apps that may not be available in Apple's store.Read 13 Nov 2026 · altstore.io

Support

Users with PAL problems can contact the support email listed in the documentation.Read 13 Nov 2026 · faq.altstore.io

App discovery

Users can browse apps from developers and add sources for more options.Read 13 Nov 2026 · altstore.io

App guidelines

PAL apps must follow Apple's notarization guidelines and applicable legal requirements.Read 13 Nov 2026 · altstore.io

Browser support

The download page lists Safari, Chrome, or Vivaldi for installation.Read 13 Nov 2026 · altstore.io

Developer account

PAL developers submit apps through App Store Connect using a paid Apple Developer account.Read 13 Nov 2026 · faq.altstore.io

Installation eligibility

Installing PAL requires physical presence in the EU, Japan, or Brazil and an account for one of those regions.Read 13 Nov 2026 · altstore.io

Notarization

Apps must be notarized by Apple before distribution through PAL.Read 13 Nov 2026 · faq.altstore.io

PAL distribution

AltStore PAL is an alternative marketplace for notarized apps, available to users in the EU, Japan, and Brazil.Read 13 Nov 2026 · faq.altstore.io

Permission visibility

App pages show permissions and alert users when those permissions change.Read 13 Nov 2026 · altstore.io

Privacy storage

The privacy policy says collected data is stored on AWS in Frankfurt, Germany.Read 13 Nov 2026 · altstore.io

Self-publishing

Developers can distribute apps by hosting a source file with basic app information.Read 13 Nov 2026 · altstore.io

System requirement

The download page specifies iOS/iPadOS 18.0 or later.Read 13 Nov 2026 · altstore.io

Plans and prices

Every AltStore PAL plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• App Store#8 of 196.0