iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 are about to arrive on our iPhones and iPads and include some exciting new features such as the integration of third-party app stores to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. Until today, we did not know any great App store alternative that was going to appear in iOS 17.4 but Setapp Mobile from the company MacPaw has announced that it will have an application store in this new version of iOS and that, according to them, they are “marking a new path for the software industry.
The first alternative App Store that will arrive in iOS 17.4: Setapp Mobile
Setapp It’s an app store under subscription which offers a large collection of applications for Mac and iOS. It is designed and maintained by the MacPaw company and announced a few hours ago that Setapp will arrive in iOS 17.4 as an alternative App Store. It’s currently launching in beta and will, they say, mark a significant milestone “in the company’s journey toward creating a more equitable, innovative, and user-centric app ecosystem.”
The platform allows developers to align rewards with app usage and market value, fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem. Now, Setapp will be available directly on iOS devices, enabling a more integrated and convenient user experience. This extension promises a diverse selection of premium apps for users and a favorable environment for developers.
The company will take care select apps to include in the store with the aim of maintaining the philosophy of significant efficiency that MacPaw marks. To access Setapp you have to pay a subscription but once the applications are installed Its updates are free.
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Within Setapp’s categories you will find: business and productivity tools, creative and design software, lifestyle and productivity tools, utility apps, and specialized professional tools. If you want to join the waiting list to access the beta and install it once iOS 17.4 is released, you can do so from this link.
