impactor ☆
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Description:
Sideloading application for iOS/tvOS
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.0.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Jan 20, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 796  |  Forks: 42  |  Language: Rust  |  Category: Developer tools
Tags: ios sideload rust developer-tools tvos
Install: brew install --cask impactor
About:
Impactor is a Rust-based desktop application that enables users to sideload IPA files onto iOS and tvOS devices without requiring a paid Apple Developer account. It provides a streamlined GUI for managing app installations, certificates, and provisioning profiles. Its main value is simplifying the process of testing and distributing apps outside the official App Store.
Key Features:
  • Sideload IPA files to iOS/tvOS
  • No paid Apple Developer account required
  • Graphical user interface for ease of use
  • Manages certificates and provisioning profiles
  • Open-source and built with Rust
Use Cases:
  • Testing iOS apps during development without an Apple Developer subscription
  • Installing custom or third-party apps not available on the App Store
Alternatives:
  • AltStore – Relies on a companion app on the iOS device and requires a computer running AltServer, while Impactor is a standalone desktop tool.
  • Cydia Impactor – The original, now-discontinued tool by Saurik; this project is a modern, open-source reimplementation.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 28, 2026 7:11am 2.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a684040
Jan 22, 2026 10:17pm 2.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP d2b60cf5
Jan 20, 2026 6:31pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0717c58b
Jul 3, 2024 2:36pm 0.9.56 0 VERSION_BUMP d2dc9e4c
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