2024-07-13 07:09:53
The iPhone app ecosystem is about to change forever with the arrival of new digital stores that will compete directly with the App Store. These changes are the result of the implementation of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which forces Apple to open its platform to competition, thus allowing the entry of new alternatives for its smartphone users.
One of the options that is about to arrive is AltStore, a platform that was launched in 2019. and it was only possible to access it by modifying the phone’s software, so the possibility of installing the store officially will have some changes.
This app store is an alternative that has been in development for some time, but is now ready for its official launch in the European Union. AltStore will offer users the ability to access a wide variety of applications outside of the Apple-controlled ecosystem.
According to details shared by developer Riley Testut, This new platform will be similar in many ways to the App Store, with an intuitive and familiar design for iPhone users. However, it will differ in its approach to developers and its monetization model.
One of the most notable features is its integration with Patreon, a crowdfunding platform. This integration will allow developers to market their apps directly through donations, rather than relying exclusively on ads or in-app purchases. This strategy offers developers a new way to monetize their creations, avoiding the 15 to 30% commission that Apple charges in its App Store.
Additionally, AltStore will offer a detailed view of the permissions each app requests before installation, giving users greater control over their privacy and security. This aligns with the principles of transparency and choice that have been pushed forward by the EU WFD.
One of the biggest differences between the two platforms lies in the user experience. While installing apps outside of the App Store in the past required a complicated and unintuitive process, AltStore has greatly simplified this process thanks to new EU regulations.
By: infobae