Sideloader
The premium Open Source alternative to Sideloadly
🎯 Best for:Linux users who need to install custom apps on their iPhone or iPad.
What is Sideloader?
A cross-platform desktop application for installing IPA files onto iOS devices using personal or developer Apple IDs. It leverages libimobiledevice to communicate with iOS hardware across Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Tech Stack
DOS & Utilities
Why Sideloader?
- • True cross-platform support
- • No iTunes dependency on Linux
- • Simple drag-and-drop UI
Limitations
- • Requires Apple ID login
- • 7-day certificate limit
- • Occasional USB driver issues
3/5/2026
Last Update
102
Forks
48
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Sideloadly)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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