Feather is a free, open-source application manager and sideloading utility for iOS and iPadOS that signs and installs applications directly on Apple devices. It uses certificates associated with the Apple Developer Program to handle app signing without requiring a computer for routine installation. The software supports IPA files and compatible AltStore repositories for discovering applications. Users can inspect detailed information about installed apps and signing certificates. Configurable signing options allow modifications to app appearance, Files app integration, and compatibility settings. Advanced users can inject DEB packages and dynamic libraries through ElleKit. Feather also includes application patching features and multilingual interface support. Its privacy-focused design contains no tracking or analytics.
Features
- On-Device IPA Signing and Installation
- AltStore Repository Integration
- Application and Certificate Information Management
- Customizable App Signing and Compatibility Patches
- ElleKit-Based DEB and Dynamic Library Injection
- Privacy-Focused Interface Without Tracking or Analytics