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Everything you need to sideload games on iPhone and iPad: what an IPA file is, every working install method, how to check that a file is safe, and how to fix errors. New to IPA? Start with the first guide.

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Install IPA files

01 Install How to Install IPA Files on iPhone Every working way to install an IPA file on iPhone: AltStore, SideStore, a developer account, and TrollStore. Requirements and limits for each method. Read guide → 02 Install Install IPA Without a Computer Which IPA install methods really work without a PC or Mac, what the one-time setup involves, and which "no computer" methods to avoid. Read guide → 03 Install Install IPA with AltStore Install AltServer on Windows or Mac, add AltStore to your iPhone, and sideload any IPA. Includes the 7-day refresh and the 3-app limit. Read guide → 04 Install Install IPA with SideStore Set up SideStore once with a pairing file, then install and refresh IPAs from your iPhone alone. Full setup walkthrough and fixes. Read guide → 05 Install Install LiveContainer + SideStore Step-by-step LiveContainer + SideStore setup with iloader and LocalDevVPN: sideload IPAs, refresh on-device, and run unlimited apps past the free 3-app limit. Read guide → 06 Install Install IPA on iPad Install an IPA on your iPad or iPad Pro step by step: which methods work on iPadOS, how to turn on Developer Mode, and whether iPhone-only IPAs run on iPad. Read guide → 07 Install Sideload Games on iPhone A practical guide to sideloading games on iPhone: picking a method, handling large game files, save data, controllers and updates. Read guide →

IPA basics

08 Basics What Is an IPA File? What an IPA file is, what is inside it, why it has to be signed, and how an IPA differs from an Android APK. Read guide → 09 Basics IPA vs App Store Apps How sideloaded IPAs compare with App Store installs: signing, updates, expiry, iCloud saves, in-app purchases and safety. Read guide →

Safety & verification

10 Safety Are IPA Files Safe? Is it safe to install an IPA on your iPhone? See the real risks, how the iOS sandbox protects you, and a checklist for spotting unsafe IPAs and fake sites. Read guide → 11 Safety How to Verify an IPA File Check an IPA's checksum, bundle ID, version and code signature on Windows or Mac before you install it. Step-by-step commands. Read guide →

Troubleshooting

12 Fix Why an IPA Installation Fails Fix "Unable to Install", "Integrity could not be verified", "Untrusted Developer", the 3-app limit and apps that crash on launch. Step-by-step fixes. Read guide → 13 Fix How to Refresh IPA Apps Why sideloaded apps stop opening after 7 days and how to refresh them with AltStore or SideStore without losing your save data. Read guide → 14 Fix How to Remove an Installed IPA Delete sideloaded apps, clear leftover profiles and certificates, and turn off Developer Mode when you no longer need it. Read guide →