In the wild west of iOS sideloading, where solutions vary widely in quality and reliability, we at BuildStore (builds.io) stand as the posh high-rise apartment with a doorman and complimentary mimosas. Since 2014, we’ve been…
Let’s face it — Apple’s App Store is about as flexible as a brick wall. Their guidelines are so strict they’d make a drill sergeant blush, leaving countless apps we crave stranded in digital purgatory….
Apple’s strict iOS ecosystem often prompts users to search for ways to install (or «sideload») apps outside the official App Store. One popular tactic is using free enterprise certificates combined with DNS blocking to prevent…
TrollStore: A Beautiful Accident by Apple Imagine a world where you could install any app on iOS, without dealing with Apple’s signature policing, resigning apps every seven days, or paying for a developer account. Sounds…
The Decline of Jailbreaking in 2025 The year is 2025, and the once-vibrant world of iOS jailbreak seems to be gasping its last breath. The jailbreak scene is eerily quiet, with forums and subreddits filled…
Breaking Limits: LiveContainer and SideStore When it comes to sideloading on iOS, the game has been evolving. With Riley’s groundbreaking AltStore offering a way to sideload apps for free without revokes, the landscape changed dramatically….
Apple’s Developer Program offers unparalleled access to app development tools, but it also imposes significant hurdles for sideloading enthusiasts. Key among these are the “Processing” and “Ineligible” device states, which can directly impact sideloading activities….
The Challenge of Developer Certificate Revokes You’ve just sideloaded your favorite app, and suddenly — “app is no longer available”. Sound familiar? This common frustration stems from Apple’s developer certificate revokes, which block sideloaded apps…
The Evolution of iOS Sideloading In 2019, AltStore made waves in the iOS world by offering an elegant solution to sideloading apps without jailbreaking. Created by Riley Testut, AltStore emerged from his frustration with Apple’s…
Discover the ongoing debate between sideloading and jailbreaking on iOS devices. Unveil why sideloading is considered the safer option for customizing your iOS device.