Apple Developer Certificate — 360 Days, $12
Sideload any IPA on your iPhone or iPad. No App Store account, no jailbreak — just a certificate emailed to you in seconds.
How It Works
What is Sideloading?
Sideloading is installing apps on your iPhone or iPad directly — without going through Apple's App Store. Instead of Apple reviewing and distributing the app, you install the IPA file yourself using a developer certificate to sign it.
Apple Developer certificates are the key to sideloading. Every app installed on iOS must be cryptographically signed, whether by Apple (App Store apps) or by a developer certificate (sideloaded apps). CertDrop gives you that certificate for $12, valid for 360 days.
Common uses include installing apps not available in your region, running emulators, using modified or patched IPA files, and testing apps in development. No jailbreak required — sideloading with a developer certificate works on fully up-to-date iOS.
→ Full guide: How to Sideload Apps on iPhone Without Jailbreak
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Apple Developer certificate?
A cryptographic credential that lets you sign iOS apps so they run on any iPhone — without going through the App Store. It's the same mechanism Apple uses internally, and the foundation of iOS sideloading. Learn more →
Will this let me install any IPA on my iPhone?
Yes. Once your device UDID is registered under the certificate, you can sign and install virtually any IPA file. No jailbreak, no App Store restrictions.
How long does delivery take?
Certificates are generated and emailed automatically the moment your payment confirms — typically within seconds to a few minutes.
How long is the certificate valid?
360 days from issue. After expiry, sideloaded apps stop launching until you install a fresh certificate. Pick up a new one here for $12 when that happens.
What if my certificate gets revoked early?
We cover the first 30 days. If Apple revokes your certificate within that window, contact us and we'll replace it at no charge.
Is sideloading legal?
Yes. Sideloading iOS apps using a developer certificate is legal and widely used by developers, testers, and power users. Read the full explainer →
Do I need a Mac or an Apple Developer account?
No. Just your device UDID (find it at udid.tech) and an email address. CertDrop handles everything else.
What's the difference between a developer certificate and an enterprise certificate?
Developer certs are tied to individual UDIDs and are what CertDrop sells. Enterprise certs (used by companies for internal distribution) are higher-risk and often get mass-revoked by Apple. Full comparison →