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AltStore Classic
Official open-source sideloading platform. AltStore Classic works with a regular free Apple ID; Apple’s 7-day and app-count limits still apply.
altstore.io
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Useful Resources
A hand-picked collection of useful apps, services and websites worth keeping close.
✓ FREE verified · Only resources with a verified free option are listed. If a project also offers paid hosting or developer features, this page points to the free option.
Free iOS & tvOS sideloading
Verified free tools and projects for sideloading, installing and running apps on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
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SideStore
Open-source sideloading that supports a free Apple account. The standard initial setup uses a computer; after setup, apps can be refreshed from the device. On iOS/iPadOS 27, SideInstaller provides an official no-PC setup route.
sidestore.io
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FREE verifiediOS 27
SideInstaller
Free open-source on-device installer for SideStore or SideStore + LiveContainer. iOS 27 works without a PC; SideInstaller v1 adds partial iOS 17–26 support when you already have a pairing file created with a computer. Use only the official website or repository.
sideinstaller.net
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LiveContainer
Free open-source iOS app launcher that can run multiple apps inside one container. Commonly installed through SideStore or AltStore.
github.com/LiveContainer/LiveContainer
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Sideloadly
Free sideloading tool for iPhone, iPad, Apple Silicon Mac and Apple TV on Windows or macOS. A free Apple ID is supported; a paid developer account is optional.
sideloadly.io
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atvloadly
Free open-source Apple TV sideloading web service for Linux or OpenWrt. Runs with Docker, supports pairing and automatic app refresh, and accepts free Apple IDs.
github.com/bitxeno/atvloadly
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iloader
Free open-source sideloading companion for installing SideStore or LiveContainer + SideStore and importing pairing files. Official downloads are only from iloader.app and its GitHub repository.
iloader.app
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Impactor
Free open-source cross-platform sideloader for Windows, macOS and Linux. It supports SideStore and LiveContainer + SideStore, can generate pairing files, and handles the entitlements needed by LiveContainer.
github.com/claration/Impactor
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TrollStore
Free open-source permanent IPA installer for supported iOS versions. Compatibility is limited, so check the project’s current supported-version guidance first.
github.com/opa334/TrollStore
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Everyday tools
Free tools for file sharing, media, monitoring and useful everyday workflows.
FREE verifiedFile transfer
LocalSend
Free and open-source file sharing across your local network. Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS without an account or cloud upload.
localsend.org
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FREE verifiedMedia
cobalt
Free open-source downloader for publicly accessible media. No ads, trackers or paywalls; use it only for content you are allowed to download.
cobalt.tools
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FREE coreMedia
Stacher
Cross-platform desktop GUI for yt-dlp on Windows, macOS and Linux, with download queues, presets and support for sites handled by yt-dlp.
stacher.io
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changedetection.io
Free open-source self-hosted website change monitoring with alerts. The hosted SaaS is paid, so this card links to the free self-hosted project.
github.com/dgtlmoon/changedetection.io
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Media & communication
Free core apps for streaming, messaging and communities. Optional premium extras are clearly noted.
FREE coreMedia
Stremio
Free media-center app with an addon system for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, TVs, web and more. Optional supporter features help fund development.
stremio.com
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VLC media player
Free open-source cross-platform media player that handles most audio and video formats plus network streams without requiring separate codec packs.
videolan.org
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Apollo
Free open-source Sunshine fork for low-latency game and desktop streaming. On Windows, its built-in virtual display can automatically match the client resolution and refresh rate, with HDR support for compatible setups.
github.com/ClassicOldSong/Apollo
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FREE coreCommunication
Discord
Free voice, video and text communication for communities and friends on desktop, mobile and web. Nitro is an optional paid subscription.
discord.com
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FREE coreCommunication
Telegram
Free cloud messaging across phones, tablets and computers. Core private messaging remains free; Telegram Premium is optional.
telegram.org
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System & network tools
Free tools for storage, networking, archives, boot media and Raspberry Pi setup.
FREE personalNetwork
Tailscale
Private WireGuard-based networking with a free Personal plan for home and non-commercial use. Paid plans are available for business features.
tailscale.com
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FREE coreNetwork
Termius
Cross-platform SSH client with a free Starter plan that includes SSH, Mosh, Telnet, port forwarding and SFTP on mobile and desktop devices.
termius.com
FREE personalDisk
WizTree
Very fast disk-space analyzer for Windows. Free for personal use; commercial use requires a paid license.
diskanalyzer.com
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FREE verifiedArchives
7-Zip
Free open-source file archiver with strong compression and broad format support. It can be used on personal and commercial computers without registration or payment.
7-zip.org
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FREE verifiedBoot USB
Rufus
Free open-source Windows utility for creating bootable USB drives from ISO images and other boot media.
rufus.ie
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FREE verifiedRaspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Imager
Official free open-source utility for writing Raspberry Pi OS and other operating-system images to SD cards on Windows, macOS and Linux.
raspberrypi.com/software
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FREE downloadAutomation
LeoMoon HotKeyz
Lightweight Windows hotkey manager for launching apps, folders, URLs, text snippets and system actions. The current download is offered without a purchase requirement; donations are optional.
leomoon.com
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FREE downloadApple
iTunes for Windows
Apple’s free Windows app for device support, local media libraries and iTunes Store access. Music subscriptions and store purchases are optional paid services.
apple.com/itunes
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Development & creation
Free development, runtime and recording tools.
FREE individualDevelopment
Visual Studio Community
Microsoft’s full Visual Studio IDE is free for individual developers, learning, academic research and open-source work. Organization use has licensing limits.
visualstudio.microsoft.com
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FREE verifiedDevelopment
Node.js
Free open-source cross-platform JavaScript runtime for servers, web applications, command-line tools and automation scripts.
nodejs.org
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FREE verifiedRecording
OBS Studio
Free open-source software for screen recording, video capture and live streaming on Windows, macOS and Linux, with no watermark.
obsproject.com
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