Apple добилась удаления торрент-клиента из сторонних магазинов приложений для iOS
September 1, 2025
In a notable shift within the app distribution landscape, the torrent client iTorrent has been removed from AltStore PAL, an alternative app store catering to iOS users in the European Union. This action was initiated by Apple, which has taken steps to disable the app’s Alternative Distribution feature, a crucial mechanism that allowed its availability on non-official platforms.
According to Daniil Vinogradov, the creator of iTorrent, this disabling means that the application can no longer be released not only on AltStore PAL but also on any other alternative app stores. Despite the significant implications of this decision, Apple has chosen not to provide any commentary regarding the matter.
Context and Implications
The Verge highlights that while torrent clients are prohibited in the official App Store, this restriction does not extend to third-party platforms. iTorrent made its debut on AltStore PAL in the summer of 2024, only to be removed a year later, raising questions about the future of similar applications.
Representatives from AltStore PAL have acknowledged the removal of iTorrent and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this decision. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions between app developers and platform gatekeepers, particularly in the realm of content distribution.
Apple добилась удаления торрент-клиента из сторонних магазинов приложений для iOS
In a notable shift within the app distribution landscape, the torrent client iTorrent has been removed from AltStore PAL, an alternative app store catering to iOS users in the European Union. This action was initiated by Apple, which has taken steps to disable the app’s Alternative Distribution feature, a crucial mechanism that allowed its availability on non-official platforms.
According to Daniil Vinogradov, the creator of iTorrent, this disabling means that the application can no longer be released not only on AltStore PAL but also on any other alternative app stores. Despite the significant implications of this decision, Apple has chosen not to provide any commentary regarding the matter.
Context and Implications
The Verge highlights that while torrent clients are prohibited in the official App Store, this restriction does not extend to third-party platforms. iTorrent made its debut on AltStore PAL in the summer of 2024, only to be removed a year later, raising questions about the future of similar applications.
Representatives from AltStore PAL have acknowledged the removal of iTorrent and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this decision. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions between app developers and platform gatekeepers, particularly in the realm of content distribution.