AltStore, the popular alternative iPhone app store, is gearing up for a global push.
The developers behind the platform announced plans to launch in Australia, Brazil, and Japan later this year, with the UK set to follow in 2026.
For those unfamiliar, AltStore allows users to install apps outside of Apple’s official App Store, including those that wouldn’t normally pass Apple’s review guidelines. It first became available in the EU last year after Apple was required to open iOS to alternative app marketplaces under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
What’s Next for AltStore
Now, as similar regulations take shape in other regions, AltStore is preparing to expand its reach. However, the actual rollout will depend on when each country finalizes its digital market rules.
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In addition to expanding globally, AltStore is also adding Fediverse support via the ActivityPub protocol, meaning users will soon be able to interact with decentralized social platforms like Mastodon directly through compatible apps.
For now, Apple hasn’t yet confirmed when alternative app stores will officially be supported outside the EU, but AltStore’s early announcement signals a growing movement toward a more open iPhone app ecosystem.
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