AltStore PAL app store is now free thanks to a grant from Epic Games

The European Union (EU) used the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) to force Apple to allow third-party App Store alternatives on the iPhone. The DMA also brings third-party payments and sideloading to the iPhone.

While I think Apple hurt itself by not voluntarily making those changes to iOS after all these years, I won't ever sideload apps on my iPhone or install third-party app marketplaces. I say that as a European who has access to them.

I also say that in light of the news one of these App Store alternatives just went free. The AltStore PAL is available without a subscription through a grant from Epic Games. That's great news for anyone looking to take advantage of the DMA changes.

However, it should be a reminder that running app stores on the iPhone costs money, no matter who controls the marketplace. Someone will always have to pay that check.

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