Yes yes, you are reading absoultely right! Epic Games has just introduced a free alternative app store and called it AltStore PAL. It’s a new app store for EU users where they can find the apps hassle free. What’s more surprising is that it allows users to access a wide range of apps without any subscription fees.
AltStore PAL is built different from Apple’s App Store. It gives developers the freedom to share their apps without strict rules and guidelines. Whereas, Apple charges a fee that makes it difficult for apps to stay free. Finally, Epic Games’ took a step and give us a solution to this problem. It covered all the costs and enabled the AltStore PAL to focus on providing a great user experience.
We all know Epic Games is a vocal critic of Apple’s app store policies and fees. It has always advocated for more openness and fairness. By supporting AltStore PAL, Epic Games is helping to create a more inclusive and competitive app ecosystem.
With AltStore PAL, developers can self-publish their apps and connect directly with users. However, remain patient as the app store is still growing. You may not find all the apps at the moment, only a range of interesting apps including games and productivity tools are added at the moment.
If we continue to support AltStore PAL, the app store will rapidly expand its offerings. It will provide users with an unparalleled selection of apps for sure. In no time, we will start finding every app available on the Apple App Store on this app store as well. Possibly, these apps have even some exclusive titles.
The grant is a big win for developers and users who want more choices and fairer rules. AltStore PAL’s creators are thankful for the support. Only the support has enables them to keep their app store free and open. This move could have a significant impact on the app store landscape in the EU.
