Apptoide: First Free iOS App Store Now Available in EU
If you've been seeking an alternative to the iOS App Store, your options have been limited due to Apple's tight control over its ecosystem. However, the tides are turning. Following years of legal battles, the landscape began to shift last year, and after the Epic Games Store made its mark on iOS, Aptoide has now entered the scene as another contender.
For those who followed our earlier coverage, you'll remember our mention of Aptoide's initial beta launch in mid-2024. Now, all EU iOS users can download Aptoide for free and experience it firsthand. While Aptoide proudly claims to be the first alternative app store on iOS, it's worth noting that the Epic Games Store did launch its full version a few months earlier.
What sets Aptoide apart is its diverse range of offerings. Unlike the Epic Games Store, which primarily focuses on gaming, Aptoide provides a broader selection of apps. Additionally, it introduces an innovative feature allowing users to choose the version of an app they wish to use—a functionality previously exclusive to Android users and now available only on Aptoide's platform.
While my initial comments might seem skeptical, I believe Aptoide has a legitimate claim to being the first alternative app store, especially considering its beta phase. The Epic Games Store, while a third-party option, is still backed by a major industry player. Aptoide, on the other hand, represents a more general, third-party storefront.
For those of us who have been closely following the Epic vs. Apple legal battle and the subsequent opening of iOS to additional app stores, Aptoide's arrival is a welcome development. Now, we'll be keenly observing whether Aptoide can capture the attention of users dissatisfied with the traditional iOS App Store.
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