Setapp Mobile Launches Open Beta for EU iPhone Users
MacPaw's alternative iOS app store goes live with over 50 apps, leveraging new Digital Markets Act rules.
- Setapp Mobile is now available in open beta for iPhone users in the European Union, requiring iOS 17.4 or later.
- The alternative app store offers a subscription model at €9.49/month, including a seven-day free trial for new users.
- Over 50 apps are available at launch, spanning productivity, finance, creativity, and utility categories.
- MacPaw's move follows the EU's Digital Markets Act, which mandates support for third-party app marketplaces on iOS.
- Other third-party app stores like Aptoide and AltStore are also entering the EU market, aiming to compete with Apple's App Store.