# Alterante

> Personal cloud storage and file access for all your devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Alterante.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alterante/id785613128 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alterante](https://appshunter.io/developer/785613131)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2013-12-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alterante/id785613128/reviews.md

## What is Alterante?

Overview
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Alterante allows you to set up your own private personal cloud on your Mac/PC and access all your files from your phone or tablet.  Alterante automatically discovers, organizes, and protects all your files across all your computers, and makes them instantly accessible from any device using this mobile app or using any modern web browser.

Mobile features
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- All your files from all your computers become instantly accessible on your iPad/iPhone.
- Easy to find any file, using keyword search and recommendations made by Alterante.
- All your files are automatically organized by filetype & date range . For example, you can quickly find all the XLS documents you created this week on multiple computers.
- View photos, watch videos, open any Office/PDF document right on your mobile device.
- With a single click, share any photo or document via email, or post them on Facebook/Twitter.
- Launch a video, play a song, or watch a photo on your computer, using this app as your remote control.  Works great as a remote control for your living room media server computer!
- Save files locally to your mobile device for offline access (e.g. Photos will be stored in Photo Gallery).
- Add your own searchable custom tags to any group of files for quick access.
- Access all your files from any remote location.

Quick Setup instructions
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1. Install Alterante Mobile app on your iPad/iPhone

2. Download and Install Alterante your computer (installing on more computers is better, so you can access all the files on all computers)

Download instructions available at:
https://www.alterante.com/download.htm?id=1

3. Launch mobile app, click Choose Server, select your PC and login with user/password created in PC/Mac setup (Step 2).

4. All files should be visible on your mobile app.

## Key features

- Remote file access from any device
- Automatic file organization
- Keyword search and recommendations
- View photos, videos, and documents
- Offline file access
- Customizable file tagging
- Remote media control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Tagging Feature (In-App purchase) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remote Access Feature (in-app purchase) | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alterante/id785613128/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2015-10-08, version 1.0.26*

I just discovered this app. It’s working great!

### 5/5 — must have app

*2015-07-14, version 1.0.26*

finally, all files in my pocket.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2014-04-20, version 1.0.8*

Love this app-great to have access to all your files when you are on the go.  Very easy to set up and secure

### 5/5 — Great app for keeping files organized!

*2014-04-20, version 1.0.8*

Great app for accessing all your files in one place. I love the tagging feature. Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Cool app!!!,

*2014-04-02, version 1.0.7*

Breeze to install and get up and running.
Now I can access my files even from my phone/iPad + I backed up my pics and music automatically!!!!

### 5/5 — This app is amazing!

*2014-01-04, version 1.0.0*

This app is very useful when I need to access my files while on the go! I am released of stress when I need to access my files from my computer while I'm away!

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2014-01-03, version 1.0.0*

Have a ton of private family home videos and pictures. I can keep then private and access them on the go at the same time!  must have

## Frequently asked questions about Alterante

### How do I set up Alterante?

First, install the Alterante Mobile app on your iOS device. Then, download and install Alterante on your Mac or PC. Launch the mobile app, select your computer, and log in with your created credentials. All your files should then be visible.

### What devices does Alterante support?

Alterante is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The server component can be installed on Mac or PC computers.

### Can I access my files offline with Alterante?

Yes, Alterante allows you to save files locally to your mobile device for offline access. For example, photos can be stored in your device's Photo Gallery.

### How does Alterante organize my files?

Alterante automatically organizes your files by file type and date range. This allows you to quickly find specific documents, like all XLS files created in a given week across multiple computers.

### Can I use Alterante as a remote control?

Yes, Alterante can function as a remote control for your computer's media server. You can launch videos, play music, or view photos on your computer directly from the app.

### What is the age rating for Alterante?

Alterante has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Alterante updated?

The latest version of Alterante is 1.0.33, and it was last updated on October 1, 2025. This indicates a consistent update schedule.

### Does Alterante have ads?

No, Alterante does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and may offer in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.33 — 2025-10-01

Fixed: Issue connecting to remote server when on 4G/5G network.

### 1.0.32 — 2025-09-22

- NEW: Ability to manually add a DNS-resolvable hostname in Setup Wizard.
- FIX: Speed up network queries (local & remote).
- Other minor Nav/UI fixes.

### 1.0.31 — 2025-09-15

- compatibility fixes for iOS26
- fixes for large screens 16ProMax

### 1.0.28 — 2024-02-04

- We added support for Dark Mode.
- Minor UI fixes and enhancements.
- IP broadcasting to discover servers on network automatically.

### 1.0.27 — 2024-01-26

- Upgraded to work on latest iOS 17.x

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*