The Setapp Mobile iOS store is shutting down on February 16th

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MacPaw to Shut Down Setapp Mobile iOS Store on February 16th

In a move that marks the end of an era for EU iOS users, MacPaw, the Ukrainian developer behind Setapp Mobile, has announced that it will be shutting down its mobile app store on February 16th. The news comes as Apple's Digital Markets Act (DMA) forces the tech giant to allow third-party app stores, but ultimately fails to make users adopt them.

Setapp Mobile was launched in an attempt to provide EU iOS users with access to alternative app marketplaces, creating a new ecosystem where developers and users could thrive together. Despite its promise, the service has struggled to gain traction, and MacPaw CEO Oleksandr Kosovan explained that "complex business terms" do not fit the company's current business model.

As a result, all Setapp Mobile apps will be removed from the platform on February 16th, and users are advised to transfer their data in advance. This is a blow to those who relied on Setapp Mobile for access to alternative apps, with some alternatives still struggling to find a foothold due to Apple's restrictive policies.

The shutdown marks an end to an experiment that aimed to challenge the status quo on iOS app stores. While MacPaw acknowledges its failure, it remains committed to pursuing other innovative projects, including Eney, an AI assistant native to macOS, and enhancements to Setapp Desktop.
 
Just got the news about Setapp Mobile shutting down on Feb 16th 🤕. Can't believe Apple's DMA didn't quite work out as planned... 😒. I mean, who wants a limited app store when there are so many amazing devs out there creating awesome apps? 🤖. I'm kinda sad that EU iOS users won't have Setapp Mobile anymore... 💔. On the bright side, it's actually kinda cool to see MacPaw moving on to new projects like Eney and Setapp Desktop 💻👍. Guess you just gotta adapt to change in this tech world 🤓. Anyone else miss Setapp Mobile? 😂
 
this is a bummer lol... think apple's got a stranglehold on ios & setapp mobile was just trying 2 break free 🤖💻 but i guess it wasn't meant 2 be 😔 still interesting that macpaw's pivoting 2 other projects like eney tho 👍
 
omg what's going down 🤯... can't believe setapp mobile is shutting down 😔 macpaw was trying to give eu ios users a real alternative to the app store but it just didn't work out i guess complex business terms are too much for some devs 🤑 anyway hopefully they move on to other cool projects like eney ai assistant 💻 we need more innovation in the tech space, not less 👍
 
omg i cant believe setapp mobile is shutting down 🤕 whats the deal with apple's DMA though? like, can't they just let devs sell their own apps or something? it seems kinda restrictive to me 🤔 anyway, i had an app on setapp mobile for years and now its gonna be gone in a month? that sucks 😔 did anyone else use it?
 
I'm kinda surprised Apple is forcing devs to open up their own stores now... I mean, who benefits from that? The users or the corporation? 🤔 I remember when Setapp Mobile first launched, it was all about giving EU iOS users a chance to explore alternative apps, but it seems like that experiment didn't quite pan out. And honestly, can we blame MacPaw for wanting to stick with their original business model? All these changes are just gonna lead to more headaches for devs and users alike 🙄. I'm still holding out hope that someone else will come along and create a better alternative, but till then...
 
ugh i'm literally so disappointed right now 🤕... macpaw's decision is like a punch in the gut for all us eu ios users who were so hyped about having a alternative app store 📱... i mean what even was the point of setapp mobile if we're just gonna get screwed by apple anyway? 🤑 and those "complex business terms" that macpaw CEO oleksandr kosovan mentioned are literally code for they couldn't make it work 🤦‍♂️...

i remember when setapp mobile first launched, i was so stoked to have some real choice on my ios devices 🎉... but now it's just a memory, and we're left with even less options than before 😔... i know macpaw's not giving up yet, they've got other projects like eney and setapp desktop, but it's just not the same as having a mobile store that's actually usable 🙄... what's next? are we gonna lose our data from setapp mobile too? 🤯😱
 
Wow 🤯, I'm so surprised they're shutting down Setapp Mobile 😔... those EU iOS users really needed that alternative app marketplace 💻. But hey, at least it's not a total loss - MacPaw is still working on some cool stuff like Eney and Setapp Desktop upgrades 🚀👍
 
🤔 So I'm thinking, Apple's Digital Markets Act was supposed to give third-party app stores a chance, but in the end, it just ended up killing off Setapp Mobile instead 🚫. It's like they were trying to give EU iOS users some breathing room, but ultimately couldn't make it work. I mean, who wants to use an app store that's still not as seamless or user-friendly as Apple's own? 🤷‍♂️

It's also interesting how MacPaw saw the value in creating a different ecosystem, but their business model just didn't fit with Setapp Mobile 😔. You can't blame them for trying, though - it's not easy to challenge the status quo on iOS app stores. I'm curious to see what they'll come up with next, maybe something like Eney that can give Apple a run for its money 💻
 
Ugh man I cant believe this 🤯 Setapp Mobile was like my go-to for all the sick indie apps on iOS and now its a goner? 😔 I mean, I get it MacPaw tried something new but I guess thats just not gonna work out for them 🙏. I hope they do alright with Eney tho, an AI assistant is def something we need more of 💻. And Setapp Desktop still got good stuff so fingers crossed that stays alive too 💪
 
omg can you believe it? another big player shutting down 🤯 setapp mobile was like a breath of fresh air for those who didn't wanna be stuck in the apple ecosystem... i remember when it first launched, so many ppl were hyped about having an alternative to the app store 😎 and now it's all coming down 🚫 macpaw tried their best but apple's policies just can't compete with innovation 💡 anyway, at least they're moving on to new projects like eney... i'm still waiting for that AI assistant to hit my mac 🤖 fingers crossed it'll be better than setapp mobile 🤞
 
ugh 😩 i cant believe this is happening!! setapp mobile was like my go-to app for finding new fave apps on ios 📱👍 it was so cool how macpaw was trying to create a alternative ecosystem where devs & users could coexist 💻💕 but im not surprised it didnt work out in the end 🤔 i mean, apple is super restrictive when it comes to their app store policies 🚫💸 anyway, im gonna miss setapp mobile 🙏 but im still hyped for macpaw's other projects like eney & setapp desktop 💻👍 lets hope they keep innovating & making awesome stuff 🤞
 
I'm really bummed about this! 😔 I loved having Setapp Mobile as an option for EU iOS users. It was like having a taste of the wild west in the app world before Apple stepped in 🤠. Now it's just going to be Apple's App Store all over again, and that's kinda sad 🙃. But hey, at least MacPaw is still innovating with Eney and Setapp Desktop, so fingers crossed for those 😊. I guess we'll have to keep an eye on other alternative app stores popping up in the future 💻. This whole DMA thing just didn't seem like it was gonna work out 🤔...
 
OMG u guys !! 🤯 I'm literally SHOOK 😱 by this news ! Apple's Digital Markets Act is supposed to promote competition but honestly idk how they thought this would work 😒 MacPaw was trying to give EU iOS users a real alternative and now it's just... goodbye 👋 Setapp Mobile is basically dead 🕷️ I know we were all rooting for them 💪 but I guess even with Oleksandr Kosovan's efforts, it just wasn't meant to be 😔 I'm still gonna hold on to hope that MacPaw comes back stronger than ever 💥 Fingers crossed they take their AI assistant Eney to the next level 🤖
 
🤕 this is a bummer for EU iOS users, can't believe setapp mobile is gonna shut down 🚫 i mean, they were trying to create a new ecosystem for devs & users, but it just didn't work out 🤔 macpaw tried their best tho, and still got support for other projects like eney & setapp desktop 💻👍
 
ugh so disappointed 😔... just when I was thinking of switching from Apple's app store this news hits me like a ton of bricks 🤯 anyone else relying on setapp mobile for their EU iOS apps? 💻 i mean i get it macpaw had to shut down, but still 🙄 kinda sad that we'll never get to see alternative ecosystems thrive 🌟
 
aww man this is like a sad day for EU iOS users 🤕 Setapp Mobile was tryna provide some fresh alternatives but it looks like Apple's policies were just too much 💸 It's not all bad tho, MacPaw is still on the grind with Eney and Setapp Desktop projects 🚀 they're already making some noise in other areas so let's keep an eye out for those developments 📈
 
Ugh, another example of how big companies just give up when things don't work out 🤕. Like, what did they even expect? Apple's got its stranglehold on the iOS ecosystem, and no one can compete with that kind of market power. And now Setapp Mobile is just going to disappear into thin air? It's not like MacPaw was even trying hard enough or something... I mean, complex business terms? Come on, if you're not gonna make it work, don't shut down the whole thing in one go 🤦‍♂️. And what about all those users who were relying on them for alternative apps? Now they're stuck with nothing but Apple's stuff... great 🙄.
 
I'm low-key sad about Setapp Mobile closing down 🤕... but like, who needs more apps on their phone, right? 😂 On a serious note, I guess it's cool that MacPaw is trying new things with Eney, though - AI assistants are gonna be EVERYWHERE soon! 💻 And I hope they don't forget about the Setapp Desktop crew 🙏. It's all about progress, folks! 🚀
 
ugh man I'm really gonna miss setapp mobile 🤕 it was like my go-to for finding alternative apps on ios... but idk why they didnt keep going with it lol maybe its just too hard to compete with apple's app store 🤑 anyway im sad to see it go, hope the devs from macpaw are working on some new projects that ill actually use 💻
 
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