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Perhaps someone could release a source code app that fills this gap. Apple provides the tools to sideload software you build from source in Xcode, whether it’s
by robotresearcher 1y ago
Perhaps someone could release a source code app that fills this gap.
Apple provides the tools to sideload software you build from source in Xcode, whether it’s your own code or someone else’s.
You have to use a Mac, and with an unpaid account there are limitations like app signing timing out after a week.
It’s much more hassle than the App Store, but you can run whatever you want for free if you build it yourself.
I know it’s not the same as ‘download app and tap on it’, but it’s possible. iPhone developers do it all the time.
- watermelon0 1y agoSome entitlements require developer account and getting explicit approval from Apple before you can actually use them in a development build on an actual iOS device. Granted, the vast majority of apps don't have such needs, but it's something to keep in mind.
- lemoncucumber 1y agoThe app in question relies on the network effect (lots of people crowdsourcing information) so introducing that much friction would kill its usefulness. 99% of users wouldn’t jump through the hoops, and without enough users the app is useless.