Sideloading
SideStore
SideStore is a community-driven AltStore fork designed to install and refresh sideloaded apps from the device after initial setup.
iOS compatibilityiOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later according to the current installation prerequisites.
DifficultyBeginner
Jailbreak requiredNo
ComputerInitial setup
StatusActive
Best for: Sideloading IPA files without jailbreak while reducing day-to-day computer dependence.
Before installing
Devices: Compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices running iOS/iPadOS 15+.
Requirements: A computer for initial setup, Apple Account, Wi-Fi and LocalDevVPN for install/refresh operations.
What SideStore does
SideStore sideloads apps using an Apple Account and is designed to handle refreshes directly from the device after setup.
Requirements
Initial configuration needs a computer and a local VPN component is used for internal device communication.
Official project and sources
Reference data checked Sep 16, 2026.