> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://faq.altstore.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://faq.altstore.io/altstore-pal-v.-altstore-classic.md).

# AltStore PAL v. AltStore Classic

AltStore PAL is an official alternative app marketplace. With AltStore PAL you can install apps not available in the App Store, but without the limitations of AltStore Classic.

AltStore Classic is a platform for sideloading .ipa's. With Classic you can distribute apps without a developer account or review from Apple, but apps may have limited capabilities.

Below are some key differences between each version:

<table><thead><tr><th width="257.7734375">AltStore PAL</th><th width="240.23828125">AltStore Classic</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>EU, Japan, and Brazil Only</td><td>Available Worldwide</td></tr><tr><td>Installs Notarized Apps</td><td>Installs any .ipa file</td></tr><tr><td>Does not require a computer to install</td><td>May require a computer for installation (see <a href="/altstore-classic/how-to-install-altstore-windows.md">install instructions</a>)</td></tr><tr><td>Apps don't expire</td><td>Apps expire after 7 days</td></tr><tr><td>No installed app limit</td><td>3 app install limit</td></tr><tr><td>Full iOS app capabilities</td><td>Limited iOS app capabilities </td></tr><tr><td>Supports JIT</td><td>Does not support JIT</td></tr></tbody></table>