Get Started with BuildStore on iPhone or iPad

How BuildStore works

BuildStore is a catalog of apps and games for iPhone and iPad, including games, emulators and utilities. With a free account you can browse the catalog and download available IPA files. Direct installation from BuildStore follows a separate flow. Choose a plan, link your device with the configuration profile, then install from the catalog once the device is ready. BuildStore overview

Before buying, check device and app compatibility and see what to check before installing an app.

1. Create an account

Open the BuildStore sign-up page. If you already have an account, sign in with it. For device setup, open BuildStore in Safari on the iPhone or iPad you plan to use.

2. Choose a plan for direct installation

Compare BuildStore plans and advertised prices, then review the total price, billing interval and renewal terms at checkout before paying. Starter and Light are one-time purchases. Premium renews automatically unless you cancel before the next billing cycle. Each plan applies to one device. BuildStore Terms

3. Link your iPhone or iPad

After payment, download and install the BuildStore configuration profile on the device you plan to use. Installing the profile links the plan to that device and starts activation. BuildStore Terms

4. Check whether your device is ready

Return to BuildStore and check your device status. If it says Processing, see what Processing means. If it says Ineligible, see what the Ineligible status means.

5. Install and open your first app

When the device is ready, open the BuildStore catalog, choose an app and follow the app installation steps. If your iPhone or iPad asks for Developer Mode, follow the Developer Mode guide.

If you’re stuck, contact BuildStore Support. Tell us which step you reached and include the exact message on your device.