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AltStore PAL, an official marketplace (EU and Japan only)

AltStore PAL is an Apple-approved alternative marketplace in the EU (iOS 17.4+) and Japan. It doesn't work in Vietnam. Requirements and setup steps.

Updated 9 October 2026

At a glance

iOS version
17.4 and later (EU only)
26.2 and later (Japan only)
Cost
Paid yearly
Certificate
Not needed
Developer Mode
Not needed
Computer needed?
No
Lifetime
Stable (allowed by Apple)
Risk
Low
Time
about 10 min

Laws in the European Union (EU) and Japan require Apple to allow alternative app marketplaces. AltStore PAL is one of them. It’s the official route: no certificate, nothing to get revoked.

Requirements

  • In the EU: iOS 17.4 or later.
  • In Japan: iOS 26.2 or later. We haven’t verified this ourselves.
  • A fee of roughly €1.50 per year (Apple’s fee for marketplaces). Pricing may change.

Installation steps

  1. Open AltStore's site Safari only

    Open Safari and go to:

    https://altstore.io/

    Tap the download button for AltStore PAL.

    altstore.io with the AltStore PAL download button Tap to view full size
  2. Allow the marketplace

    iOS asks whether to allow marketplace installs from this developer. Follow the on-screen prompt to open Settings and allow it.

    Settings allowing marketplace installs from AltStore Tap to view full size
  3. Install AltStore PAL Safari only

    Go back to Safari, reload the page and confirm Install App Marketplace.

    Prompt confirming the AltStore PAL install Tap to view full size
  4. Add sources and install apps

    Open AltStore PAL and follow the payment prompt if there is one. Then add developer sources under Sources and install apps.

    App sources list in AltStore PAL Tap to view full size