Best apps like IPA Installer

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Updated October 2026

IPA Installer is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 6+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to IPA Installer

Cookie-Editor#1

Cookie-Editor by Christophe Gagnier

Secure, Open-Source, on Safari
3.4😞(91 ratings)
Free
#43in Developer Tools
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Manage your web browser cookies with this open-source tool. Easily view, create, edit, and delete cookies, and import/export them in various formats. Ideal for web development, testing, and enhancing online privacy.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Works for some users
  • πŸ‘ Free and open source
  • πŸ‘ Useful for data migration
  • πŸ‘ Good for privacy control
  • πŸ‘ Works on macOS
  • πŸ‘ Works on desktop browsers
  • πŸ‘ Works on some iOS versions
  • πŸ‘ Works on some Android versions

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Does not work on iOS 18
  • πŸ› Does not work on newer iOS versions
  • πŸ› Does not work on Sequoia update
  • πŸ› Does not work on MacOS updates
  • πŸ› Extension not loading
  • πŸ› 'manifest_version' error
  • πŸ› No cookies found
  • πŸ› Hacking risk/scam reports
  • πŸ› Not showing all cookies
  • πŸ› Intrusive advertising
  • πŸ› Useless app for some
  • πŸ› Not working on older iPhones
  • πŸ› Not working on some Safari versions
  • πŸ› Not working on certain websites
  • πŸ› Not clearing cookies properly
iSH Shell#2

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
Free
#16in Developer Tools
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Experience a Linux-like command-line environment directly on your iOS device. This application allows you to perform common Linux operations such as editing, moving, and manipulating files using familiar commands.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Excellent Linux environment
  • πŸ‘ Great for SSH and network utilities
  • πŸ’‘ Allows running Linux apps on iOS
  • πŸ”’ Secure and sandboxed
  • πŸ‘ Customizable and flexible

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes and freezes
  • πŸ”‹ Battery intensive
  • ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to full Linux
  • ⚠️ Outdated packages and dependencies
a-Shell mini#3

a-Shell mini by Nicolas Holzschuch

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
4.6😐(120 ratings)
Free
#50in Developer Tools
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Run Unix commands locally on your iOS device with a powerful terminal emulator. Supports file transfer, editing, scripting with Python and Lua, and network utilities. Integrates with Shortcuts and supports multiple windows for multitasking.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Great app for shortcuts
  • πŸš€ Efficient and functional
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for IT tasks
  • ✨ Free and awesome
  • πŸ’» Good for remote server connection
  • πŸ”§ Lightweight and easy to use
  • 🌟 Amazing minimal version
  • πŸ‘ Swiss army knife on iOS
  • πŸš€ Fast response from developer
  • πŸ‘ Works perfectly with shortcuts
  • πŸ’» Useful for Vim editing
  • πŸ‘ Great GUI and ease of use
  • ⌨️ Easy to type and use arrow keys
  • βœ… Does what it's supposed to
  • πŸ‘ Perfect complement to a-shell
  • πŸš€ Fast load times
  • πŸ’― Absolutely fantastic
  • πŸ‘ Great for Git CLI
  • πŸ’» Useful for SSH
  • ✨ Innovative functionality

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Font size not adjustable
  • πŸ› Keyboard icons too large
  • πŸ› App deletes itself
  • πŸ› Rotating screen scrambles display
  • πŸ› Pasting text shows strange characters
  • πŸ› Only uses half the screen
  • πŸ› Command not found errors
  • πŸ› App crashes on launch
  • πŸ› Cannot get absolute path
  • πŸ› Cannot execute own programs
  • πŸ› File association issues
  • πŸ› Copy/paste selection issues
  • πŸ› No module named requests in shortcuts