If you want to side-load apps, use Android. Completely serious here. The degree to which iOS is locked down is absolutely a feature for the overwhelming majori

If you want to side-load apps, use Android. Completely serious here. The degree to which iOS is locked down is absolutely a feature for the overwhelming majority of users. If you don't like it, don't use it. Not all computing platforms need to offer the same functionality. Not all computing platforms need to be "open". If you want an open platform, then use one.