AltStore PAL
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May 6, 2025
Sources
Supports installing apps from developers registered via our updated
Supports localized titles, subtitles, and descriptions in sources
Supports downloading ADPs from Patreon posts
Supports assetURLs to override URLs for individual ADP assets
Dictionary of override URLs for files in ADP, keyed by filename (without file extension)
Allows for hosting ADPs is other ways besides just a directory structure (e.g. GitHub Releases)
Misc.
Added Bluesky social media button to Settings
UI
Hides “See All” button in Browse tab for sources with just 1 app
Sorts apps alphabetically in My Apps
Sources
Supports using ADP's manifest.json URL as downloadURL
Ignores irrelevant maxOSVersion AltStore Classic key
Patreon
Migrates Patreon cookies to shared container on launch (if needed)
Attempts to re-authenticate if necessary when downloading ADP from Patreon
Misc.
Includes error message in AltMarketplace headers if error occurs
Ignores “downgrade” updates for AltStore PAL
Fixed choosing alternate app icon on iPad
Fixed fetching Patreon post attachments with nil mimeType
Fixed handling source deep link when already viewing source details
Fixed installing ADPs with case-sensitive download URLs
Fixed installing apps before adding source via deep link
Fixed “Join Patreon” sheet appearance in dark mode
Fixed not showing OPEN for installed apps when previewing source via deep link
Fixed not showing OPEN for installed apps when previewing already-added Recommended Source
Fixed accessing deep link Source on background context from main thread
January 22, 2025
Automatically removes apps when deleted from the Home Screen (iOS 18+)
Includes app bundle ID when logging installation progress
Fixed apps not appearing in My Apps if installation finishes while in background
Fixed apps not updating under certain conditions
Fixed opening source deep links when app is not in background
Fixed displaying internal version number instead of public version number in settings
November 13, 2024
Delays fetching Friend Zone patrons until user first opens Patreon screen
Fixed handling Patreon rate limit errors
Fixed crash updating apps when there is more than 1 update available
Fixed updating apps with "Auto Manage Installed Apps" enabled
Fixed crash if fetching MarketplaceKit install token fails
October 31, 2024 🎃
Fixed certificate validation error when redeeming PAL promo
Fixed "Failed to Verify AltStore" error when updating PAL
October 22, 2024
"Day One" Promo
New promo to thank our early adopters who paid €1,50 to install AltStore PAL
Exclusive "Day One" app icon
1 free month of access to our "Early Adopter" Patreon tier
Misc.
Added dark mode & tinted variants of primary app icon
Added new Home Screen quick actions with support info
Fixed crash when fetching source containing app larger than 2GB
August 29, 2024
“Auto Manage Installed Apps” debug setting
Supports marketingVersion source key
Verifies downloaded app matches source values
Handles MarketplaceKit deep links
Fixed incorrect progress when installing multiple apps in single session
Fixed installing apps before adding sources
Fixed Settings tab bar disappearing on iOS 18
August 8, 2024
Handles "search" and "view app" deep links
Search: altstore-pal://search?q=[query]
View App: altstore-pal://viewApp?bundleID=[app bundle ID]
Fixed duplicate "New Update Available" notifications
Fixed restoring offloaded apps
Fixed updating apps under certain conditions
Fixed not unlocking certain Patreon benefits
Fixed showing legacy app intents in Shortcuts app
July 24, 2024
Supports adding "Recommended Sources"
Added altstore-pal:// URL scheme
Replaced AppCenter dependency with TelemetryDeck
June 5, 2024
Supports distributing Patreon-exclusive apps to free members
Adds "Manage Subscription" option in Settings to manage PAL annual subscription
Shows instructions when updating AltStore PAL
Adds "Discover More Apps" button to showcase featured apps on
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