Overview

• Users began reporting failed downloads in July, and developer Daniil Vinogradov says Apple removed his Alternative Distribution capability in the Developer Portal.
• Apple has given only generic replies and says the case is escalated internally, offering no explanation of any security or fraud issues.
• AltStore PAL co‑founder Shane Gill confirms outreach to Apple and says the marketplace received no guidance or warnings about torrenting apps.
• Under the EU’s DMA framework, Apple permits third‑party marketplaces but uses a notarization process that can block or revoke non‑App Store apps.
• Apple previously pulled another AltStore app, Mini vMac, over policy concerns; iTorrent remains unavailable in the EU and Apple has not commented publicly.