The Best Cydia AlternativesTop App Stores and other similar apps like Cydia

Cydia is described as 'Debian APT package manager that lets you download tweaks and apps that haven't been approved by Apple for your jailbroken iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, via repositories' and is a very popular App Store in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Cydia for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Web-based, Windows and Android apps. The best Cydia alternative is Hydia, which is free. Other great apps like Cydia are AltStore, HappyMod, OpenAppMkt.mobi and AppCake.

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Cydia alternatives are mainly App Stores, but if you're looking for App Discovery Services or Software Installers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android and iPhone. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Cydia.
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  1. Hydia icon

    Hydia

     12 likes

    Hydia is a Cydia alternative for Users who dont want to Jailbreak their phone,on Hydia you can download other Cydia alternatives like InoCydia or ICydia and you can download free app installers like Vshare or HipStore.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  2. AltStore icon

    AltStore

     42 likes

    AltStore is an alternative app store for non-jailbroken iOS devices. AltStore PAL is the new version of AltStore, Apple-approved and exclusive to the EU. You can download it if you're a user from that region.

    22 AltStore alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. HappyMod icon

    HappyMod

     16 likes

    Explore HappyMod, hosting 30,000+ Android app mods available for free. Community-driven uploads and downloads keep content verified as 100% working. Enjoy safe, superfast access to the latest games and apps with user-verified, virus-free downloads for mod enthusiasts.

    21 HappyMod alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • CN flagChina
    HappyMod screenshot 1
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  5. OpenAppMkt.mobi icon

    OpenAppMkt.mobi

     9 likes

    OpenAppMkt.mobi is an app store for HTML5 mobile apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  6. TweakBox icon

    TweakBox

     18 likes

    TweakBox App is a method to get in paid purchases from the App Store for free, to test before buying.

    18 TweakBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. SideStore icon

    SideStore

     8 likes

    An alternative app store for seamless sideloading: no jailbreak needed, and no computer after the initial install, only a WiFi connection.

    7 SideStore alternatives

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    SideStore screenshot 1
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  9. Zebra icon

    Zebra

     5 likes

    Zebra (neé AUPM) is a Package Manager for jailbroken iOS devices. It is built to support iOS 9 up to iOS 12 and for iPhones and iPads alike.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. Cyder icon

    Cyder

     7 likes

    Cyder is a lightweight application that allows you to download Cydia packages for your jailbroken iPhone from your desktop computer. Downloaded packages may then be moved onto your iPhone straight from Cyder, or manually through OpenSSH or an iPhone file manager (e.g. i-Funbox).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cyder screenshot 1
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  11. AppRecs icon

    AppRecs

     40 likes

    The iOS and Android app search engine that can filter out fake reviews, alert you about price drops, and give you app recommendations based on your favorites.

    65 AppRecs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
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  12. Sileo icon

    Sileo

     2 likes

    An APT package manager for jailbroken iDevices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Sileo screenshot 1
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  13. Tutubox iOS icon

    Tutubox iOS

     8 likes

    Tutubox is a third-party app store for iOS that is available for free download. If you are finding a way to install tweaked apps, jailbreak tools, modded apps and games, and other third-party apps that are not available on iTunes, Tutubox iOS is the best solution for you.

    13 Tutubox iOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Tutubox iOS screenshot 1
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