Transformations in the European iOS App Market
The landscape of the European mobile application market for iOS is undergoing noteworthy transformations. With the recent implementation of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), iPhone users across the European Union are now granted the ability to install torrent-related applications. This new capability is not available through the official App Store; instead, it can be accessed via the alternative platform, AltStore PAL.
Among the fresh offerings on AltStore PAL, two applications stand out: iTorrent and qBitControl. The former serves as a comprehensive torrent client designed specifically for iOS, while the latter operates as a remote client for the widely-used desktop torrent manager, qBittorrent.
It is important to note that Apple has historically maintained a strict policy against the inclusion of torrent applications in its official App Store. The rationale behind this prohibition stems from the company’s concerns that torrents are “often used in violation of third-party rights.”
