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Mike McCue @mmccue.bsky.social · 1d

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 —...

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 1d

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

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AltStore @altstore.io · 1d

📣 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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AltStore @altstore.io · 9d

To be clear, this is NOT an issue for anyone who installed Delta with AltStore PAL in the EU.

We’re very sorry for the inconvenience to our App Store users, and we’ll let you know if we hear more from Apple.

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AltStore @altstore.io · 9d

We've only offered IAP in the US since adding them last December, and this sudden ask would take more time than we’d like and significantly delay these bug fixes for our users.

In the meantime, you can install our TestFlight build with these fixes: testflight.apple.com/join/aFVsc4vY

Join the Delta - Game Emulator beta

Available on iOS

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AltStore @altstore.io · 9d

⚠️ 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.

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AltStore @altstore.io · 19d

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

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · Sep 3

A new look for Delta…

Coming later this year ✨

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AltStore @altstore.io · Aug 6

Additionally, we've added gesture support for common actions:

🤏 Pinch to Zoom
👉 Swipe to Adjust Exposure
✌️ Double-Tap to Swap Cameras

For full release notes, check out our Patreon: patreon.com/posts/delta-...

NEW

Camera Gestures
• Pinch to zoom
• Swipe to adjust exposure
• Double-tap to switch cameras

Redesigned Camera UI
• Prominent shutter button to easily capture photos
• Dedicated filter button to change GB Camera filters

App Icon
• Red theme to match updated camera UI

FIXED
• Fixed occasional duplicate button inputs

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AltStore @altstore.io · Aug 6

🚀 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!

Promo image for Delta Camera beta 2 showing new icon and new skin

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AltStore @altstore.io · Jun 26

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...

Promo image for Delta Camera with screenshots and new app icon shown. Text: "Delta Camera, Now in Beta!”

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AltStore @altstore.io · Jun 19

🚀 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

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AltStore @altstore.io · May 15

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

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AltStore @altstore.io · May 12

🚀 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...

Clip 1.2rc In-App Release Notes:

NEW
iPad Support
• Supports multiple windows
• Supports resizing windows in Stage Manager
FIXED
Custom Keyboard
• Fixed invisible text in dark mode
• Fixed opaque background in dark mode
• Fixed opening keyboard settings

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AltStore @altstore.io · May 9

Yes we’ve identified a fix and are planning to release an update soon, sorry about that!

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AltStore @altstore.io · May 6

That’s not all — AltStore PAL 2.2 is also now available!

This update not only supports installing apps distributed with our new REST API, but also allows developers to localize their source, app, and version descriptions 🌎

Release Notes: faq.altstore.io/release-note...

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AltStore @altstore.io · May 6

📢 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

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AltStore @altstore.io · Apr 29

Sorry about that! You can find it with online tools like udid.tech

Get UDID

Find UDID of iPhone and IMEI or Serial number in the browser without need in iTunes

udid.tech

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MacStories @macstories.net · Apr 17

AltStore PAL Releases AltStore Classic for EU iPhone Users https://www.macstories.net/news/altstore-pal-releases-altstore-classic-for-eu-iphone-users/

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AltStore @altstore.io · Apr 17

And there's even more reason to be excited!

Compared to the existing version of Classic, this notarized version has some notable advantages:

❌ Never expires
3️⃣ Doesn’t count towards 3-app limit
💻 Doesn’t require AltServer to be installed/updated

Release notes: faq.altstore.io/release-note...

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AltStore @altstore.io · Apr 17

Speaking of JIT, we’re also announcing ANOTHER new app — StikDebug — that enables true on-device JIT 🏎️

Yes, you heard that right! StikDebug can enable JIT for any app sideloaded with AltStore Classic completely on-device 🤯

Download StikDebug now in AltStore PAL from our Recommended Sources!

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AltStore @altstore.io · Apr 17

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 🐬

Promo image with screenshot of AltStore Classic store page in AltStore PAL: “Introducing AltStore Classic in AltStore PAL / So you can sideload while you sideload!

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AltStore @altstore.io · Apr 16

🚀 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...

AltStore 2.2 In-App Release Notes:

NEW
• Supports sideloading apps with "Increased Memory
Limit" entitlement
• Supports localized titles, subtitles, and descriptions in sources
• Added "altstore-classic://' URL scheme
• Added Bluesky social media button to Settings
IMPROVED
• Hides "See All" button in Browse tab for sources with just 1 app
• Changed icon back to Classic icon by default
FIXED
• Fixed choosing alternate app icon on iPad
• Fixed "Join Patreon" sheet appearance in dark mode
• Fixed installing apps before adding source via deep link
• Fixed handling source deep link when already viewing source details
• Fixed redundant app update appearing after resigning expired app
• Fixed not immediately showing updates for some installed apps
• Fixed not showing OPEN for installed apps when previewing source via deep link
• Fixed not showing OPEN for installed apps when previewing already-added Recommended Source

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AltStore @altstore.io · Apr 9

Release Notes: www.patreon.com/posts/altsto...

AltStore Classic 2.2b — Fixes + "Increased Memory Limit" | Riley + Shane

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AltStore @altstore.io · Apr 9

🚀 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

AltStore Classic 2.2b In-App Release Notes:

NEW
• Supports sideloading apps with "Increased Memory
Limit" entitlement
• Supports localized titles, subtitles, and descriptions in sources
• Added 'altstore-classic://' URL scheme
• Added Bluesky social media button to Settings
IMPROVED
• Hides "See All" button in Browse tab for sources with just 1 app
• Changed icon back to Classic icon by default
FIXED
• Fixed choosing alternate app icon on iPad
• Fixed "Join Patreon" sheet appearance in dark mode
• Fixed installing apps before adding source via deep link
• Fixed handling source deep link when already viewing source details
• Fixed redundant app update appearing after resigning expired app
• Fixed not immediately showing updates for some installed apps
• Fixed not showing OPEN for installed apps when previewing source via deep link
• Fixed not showing OPEN for installed apps when previewing already-added Recommended Source

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