Is there any way to get free apps without jailbreaking? That seems to be the most common question asked on online forums associated with the Apple iPod, Apple iPad and Apple iPhone. Well, the answer to that question entirely depends on what kind of iPhone or iPad apps you want to install.
Apple has maintained the exclusivity of its platform in offering applications for the iOS platform. Hence all applications that you want to install on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, can only be bought and downloaded from the Apple store. To install and operate any other applications, that are not part of this platform, the phone needs to be jailbroken.
Similar to rooting an Android device, jailbreaking the iOS installed on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad removes the restrictions imposed by Apple of exclusive access to Apple App Store applications. Jailbreaking is perfectly legal in USA, but the warranty provide by Apple stands void, if you go for the jailbreaking.
Getting Free Apps Without Jailbreaking iPhone
If you are under the impression that the Apple Apps store doesn’t have free apps, you are mistaken. There are plenty of iPhone applications or you to choose from the Apple Apps Store and its perfectly possible to download and install them without jailbreaking the device. All you have to do is open the web browser on your iPhone, visit the Apple Apps store and browse through the free category of applications, dedicated to the Apple iPhone. There are plenty of entertainment and productivity apps that you can install for free. Just download and install the apps, to start using them.
Getting Free iPod Touch Apps Without Jailbreaking
Just like the Apple iPhone, there are plenty of free iPod applications on the Apple Store website, for you to choose from. Just visit the store using your web browser, choose and download any of the free apps directly to your iPod Touch. Once they are downloaded, install them to start using. There is no need for jaibreaking, unless you want to download and install Cydia applications, which are not a part of the Apple platform.
Getting Free Apps Without Jailbreaking iPad
There are many free iPad applications, which have been made available on the Apple Apps Store. Just like the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch, you can download these apps directly to your phone without any need to jaibreak the device.
As you can see, if you want to install free apps from the iTunes store, there is no need for you to jailbreak your iPhone. However, if you need to install Cydia apps, there is no option but to jailbreak the Apple devices. I would personally advice you to avoid jailbreaking any Apple device, for the singular reason, that once you do that, the warranty stands void.
Just for a few applications, breaking your warranty is not at all recommended. There are plenty of apps to choose from the Apple Store and paid applications aren’t that expensive. As discussed before, there have been reports about applications that let you install free apps from outside the Apple Store, without jailbreaking the device. Still, I personally didn’t find any trustful applications that could actually do that. I would again recommend that you stick to the free apps available on the Apple iTunes store and avoid jailbreaking unless the warranty is already void!