Apptoide：首个免费 iOS 应用商店现已登陆欧盟

Aptoide, the independent app store, is now freely available on iOS for EU users. While claiming to be the first free alternative app store on iOS, the Epic Games Store technically launched first. However, Aptoide might be the first general, third-party storefront.

Apple's tight control over its iOS ecosystem has long limited app store alternatives. However, following legal battles and the Epic Games Store's iOS launch, Aptoide has entered the market.

We previously covered Aptoide's beta in mid-2024. Now, all EU iOS users can download it. Aptoide's claim of being the first alternative is debatable, given the Epic Games Store's prior release.

Aptoide's key differentiator lies in its broader app selection, extending beyond games. A unique feature allows users to choose specific app versions, a capability previously exclusive to Android and now a highlight of their iOS offering.

Despite potential initial skepticism, Aptoide's early beta launch strengthens its claim as a pioneering independent app store. Unlike the Epic Games Store, which, while third-party, is still controlled by a major industry player, Aptoide offers a truly independent alternative.

This is positive news for those following the Epic v Apple case and the subsequent opening of the iOS market. The success of Aptoide in attracting users dissatisfied with Apple's App Store will be closely watched.