Sideloadly

Sideloadly is a Mac and Windows tool for signing and installing an IPA over USB or Wi-Fi. It supports free and paid Apple Accounts, automatic refresh, signing-option changes, logs, extension removal, and Apple TV.

Best fit

Choose Sideloadly when you want a direct computer workflow, need useful install logs, or want explicit control over bundle identifiers and extensions. The current official release is 0.60.0 and the project claims support through iOS 26+ (Sideloadly).

Basic workflow

1. Install Sideloadly from its official site.
2. Connect, unlock, and trust the device.
3. Drop in the IPA.
4. Select the correct device and Apple Account.
5. Review advanced options rather than changing them blindly.
6. Start signing and keep the device connected until installation completes.
7. Trust the developer identity and enable Developer Mode when required.

Automatic refresh

Enable automatic refresh during installation. The daemon later re-signs apps near expiry when the device is visible over Wi-Fi or USB. Wi-Fi requires initial pairing and working Apple device services.

Options with consequences

• Changing the bundle ID creates a separate identity and can break services or updates.
• Removing extensions saves App IDs but removes widgets, share sheets, notifications, watch components, or other features.
• Tweak injection modifies executable behavior and is a common crash source.
• Adding an entitlement does not grant it unless the profile authorizes it.
• Spoofing the minimum OS does not make incompatible code work.

Use the same Apple Account and bundle ID when updating over an existing app. Sideloadly documents this as the path for preserving local progress where the app supports it (Sideloadly FAQ).

Windows note

The official instructions currently require the web-distributed Apple iTunes and iCloud components rather than Microsoft Store packages. Use the current download page, not an old video.