iOS has always been the odd one out for Stremio compared to Android and Fire TV, and 2026 added another twist: the App Store version disappeared entirely. Here’s exactly where things stand and the two legitimate ways to keep using it on an iPhone or iPad.
Stremio’s native iOS app is no longer on the App Store. Your two real options: use Stremio Web in Safari (no install needed, officially recommended by Stremio for iOS), or sideload the official IPA that Stremio’s own team now publishes directly from their site, using a legitimate signing tool like AltStore or Sideloadly.
Why Stremio Disappeared From the App Store
Stremio’s lightweight native app (“Stremio Lite”) was removed from Apple’s App Store. Stremio’s team has publicly stated they’re still waiting on Apple regarding a possible return, without a confirmed timeline. In the meantime, they’ve responded by officially publishing a sideloadable version directly from their own site rather than leaving iOS users with no supported path at all — a genuinely user-friendly move, even if it adds a few extra steps.
Option 1: Stremio Web (Easiest, No Install)
This is Stremio’s own recommended starting point for iOS and iPadOS, and it’s worth trying first before anything more involved.
Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad
Go to Stremio’s official web app
Sign in with your Stremio account
Optional: tap the Share icon and choose “Add to Home Screen” so it behaves like an app icon
The tradeoff: Stremio Web has a few limitations compared to the full app, but for most people just browsing and watching, it covers the core experience without any sideloading at all.
Option 2: The Official Sideloadable IPA
If you want the fuller app experience, Stremio’s team now publishes an official IPA file directly from their own downloads page, announced on the official Stremio blog. This isn’t a third-party mod — it’s Stremio’s own team distributing their app outside the App Store because Apple currently won’t list it.
What You’ll Need
- A Windows PC or Mac (for the initial setup)
- A free Apple ID (a “burner” ID isn’t necessary, but many people use a secondary one)
- A USB cable or shared Wi-Fi network
- About 15 minutes
Download AltStore from its official site, altstore.io (or Sideloadly from sideloadly.io — either works)
Install the companion program on your computer and follow its setup steps to connect your iPhone/iPad
Download the official Stremio IPA file from Stremio’s own downloads page
In AltStore (or Sideloadly), select the IPA file and sign in with your Apple ID when prompted — this signs the app so your device will run it
Wait for installation to finish, then find Stremio on your Home Screen
What’s Different in the Sideloaded Version
Stremio’s own release notes mention a couple of features are disabled specifically because Apple restricts them for apps installed outside the App Store: Apple Sign-In and Handoff between devices. Everything else — browsing, playback, and add-ons — matches the Android experience.
Stremio Web vs. Sideloaded App
| Stremio Web | Sideloaded IPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Under a minute | ~15 minutes, one-time |
| Requires a computer | No | Yes, for initial setup |
| Maintenance | None | Re-sign every 7 days (free Apple ID) |
| Feature completeness | Slightly limited | Full, minus Apple-specific features |
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Final Thoughts
Losing App Store distribution is a genuine inconvenience, but Stremio’s response — officially publishing their own sideloadable build — means iOS users aren’t actually stuck. Start with Stremio Web if you want zero setup, or invest 15 minutes in sideloading for the full experience.
Setting up Stremio elsewhere too? Our Fire TV & Android TV Stremio guide and update guide cover the rest.