Onside for Developers

Distribute your iOS apps in the EU

We give developers freedom, reach, and better revenue than traditional stores

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Why Developers Choose Onside

Simple and Fast Publishing

Moderation takes just 2–3 hours
No mandatory App Store review
Publish quickly — updates go live without delays

Publish What Others Won’t Allow

No need to follow strict guidelines as long as your apps comply with the law
You can publish apps that don’t pass moderation in other stores
Full control over your content and terms

Smart Synchronization with the App Store

Sync content from the App Store
Auto-update metadata with every release
No manual copying needed

More Profit — Lower Commission

Commission rates from 0% to 10%
Promote your app with a suite of marketing and advertising tools — increase visibility and installs
Support for paid apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions
We support Apple Pay, credit cards
‍SOON iDEAL, Klarna, and more

Get 50% off commission for the first three months

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We help turn your PWA into an Onside app

We turn your website or web app into a full-featured store app — with minimal effort on your part. It’s a fast way to test a new audience, gain extra traffic, and expand your distribution without development costs

Push Notifications

Works Offline

Available on Desktop

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После

Website

Store app

How to Publish an App on Onside

Distribution is available in EU countries for individuals and companies.  We support both existing App Store publishers and those seeking unrestricted alternatives  

SOON Brazil, UK, and Japan will join in 2025

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01

Connect your App Store account to sync all your data

Sign the agreement for alternative distribution on Apple
Provide your Developer ID, API Key, and connect Marketplace Token

02

Upload new build to the App Store

We do not accept builds directly — everything goes through the App Store

03

Choose your publishing format:

Notarization
The app will only appear on Onside
2–3 hours
App Store Review
The app will appear both on the App Store and Onside
up to 7 days

04

Configure metadata

You can enable automatic synchronization from the App Store or edit it manually

05

Set the price and select regions

Specify the price and the countries where the app will be available

Done! Your app is published

Updates will be pulled automatically with every new build in the App Store

Developer Console Panel Features

Metadata Editing

Manage your app’s description, name, screenshots, and other parameters in just a few clicks — independently from the App Store

Advanced Analytics

Track product metrics (installs, impressions), crash analytics, and financial data — revenue, ARPU, revenue trends — all in one dashboard

App Installs

9 221

1.5%

+331.89

Flexible Role-Based Access

Configure team access levels: who can edit and who can view only. Perfect for agencies, studios, and distributed teams

Multiple App Store Accounts — One Control Center

Link all your App Store accounts to a single Onside profile. Manage them all in one place, with no need to switch between accounts

The game catalog is growing every day

We’re already partnering with dozens of developers. Add your game and become part of a new ecosystem

Featuring and Promotion

You can stand out on the homepage, get included in curated collections, or receive a rich content presentation

New season

TFT: Teamfight Tactics

Meet heroes from Arcane

From the editors

Enjoy emails on mobile

Todos, email, calendar

We discuss featuring individually — directly with you. Everything is handled with a personal approach

SOON You’ll be able to promote your apps directly from the admin panel interface

Flexible Monetization

Bring additional value to users with subscriptions and In-App digital products for free apps, or sell paid apps with all value onboard

Paid Apps

Set your own price and receive payouts directly

SDK for Purchases & Subscriptions

Enable in-app purchases and subscriptions with our SDK. It's simple, seamless, supports Apple Pay & card payments, and is ready out of the box

SDK Documentation

Commission – From 0% to 10%

Terms are negotiable — and definitely more favorable than the 15–30% in other stores

Payment Orchestration

We select the best payment gateway for each app — ensuring stable payouts and minimizing risks

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Safety

Code and Data Protection

We don’t store sensitive data in the app, encrypt all information, and treat your code and user data with care

Simplified but Reliable Moderation

All apps are scanned for viruses and unwanted behavior. No heavy-handed censorship — just risk protection

Trusted Channels Only

We upload builds exclusively from the App Store through secure integration. No third-party files or manual installations

Onside operates under European legislation.
Only apps legal for distribution in the EU are published

Collaboration with the Onside Team

Onside is built together with product makers like you. Tell us what’s missing or could be better — we’ll support you with featuring, testing, and more

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