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baselq
baselq

Reputation: 301

Is there a way to directly download an iOS app (without using the app store)

I would like to have users be directed to a link which will immediately start downloading an app on an iOS device. I know you can register for Enterprise application or do limited ad-hoc distribution, but this is not the case here. The app I would like to link to is already on the app store. I would like to know if users can download the app directly without going through the app store.

Thanks in advance.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 4840

Answers (4)

hotpaw2
hotpaw2

Reputation: 70733

No. This is not possible on stock OS iOS devices

Upvotes: 0

Alex Nichols
Alex Nichols

Reputation: 896

As mentioned above, you cannot provide a direct link to the application. There are ways of circumventing the app store, such as ad-hoc distribution and ADC's enterprise program. However, neither of these would provide the convenience you seek as potential users would have to install certificates generated by you before installing your application. Your best option would be to use the app store or possibly a web app.As David V mentioned, you can provide a direct link to your app in the app store!

Good luck,

-Alex

Upvotes: 5

nine stones
nine stones

Reputation: 3438

In fact, even in jailbroken devices, you need to use a store. Apple seems not to have a auto-installing url scheme implemented. Would be nice, though.

Upvotes: 0

David V
David V

Reputation: 11699

They will need to go through the App Store. You can provide them a link to your app in the App Store though.

Upvotes: 2

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