Before you start — two things to know:
- You need a computer (Mac or Windows) you can keep turned on. It's required to install the app and to keep it working.
- The app must be refreshed every 7 days (the computer does this automatically while it's on and near your phone). This is an Apple rule for apps installed outside the App Store — there's no way around it.
What you need
- An iPhone
- A Mac or Windows computer
- An Apple ID — your existing one is fine. You can also create a free Apple ID just for AltStore if you'd rather not use your main account; for a single app it makes no real difference.
- A USB cable
- The iPhone and computer on the same Wi-Fi network
Step 1
Install AltServer on your computer
AltServer is the helper that installs apps onto your iPhone.
- Go to altstore.io and download AltServer (for AltStore Classic — the free version). Do not get AltStore PAL; that's a separate paid EU-marketplace app and won't work with this guide.
- Windows only: also install iTunes and iCloud from Apple's website directly — not from the Microsoft Store (the Store versions don't work).
- Open AltServer. It runs quietly in the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
Step 2
Install the AltStore app on your iPhone
- Plug your iPhone into the computer with the USB cable.
- Unlock the iPhone and tap Trust This Computer (enter your passcode).
- Turn on Wi-Fi sync for the device, so AltServer can refresh it wirelessly later:
- Mac (macOS 10.15+): open Finder, select your iPhone, and check "Show this iPhone when on Wi-Fi."
- Windows (or older macOS): open iTunes, select your iPhone → Summary, and check "Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi."
- Click the AltServer icon (tray/menu bar) → Install AltStore → choose your iPhone.
- Enter your Apple ID and your regular password when asked.
- If two-factor authentication is on, AltServer then asks for the 6-digit verification code shown on your Apple devices — enter it.
- If instead you get an error that an app-specific password is required, create one at account.apple.com → Sign-In & Security → App-Specific Passwords, and use that in the password field.
- After ~30 seconds, AltStore appears on your home screen.
Step 3
Trust the app on your iPhone
- Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management.
- Under Developer App, tap your Apple ID → tap Trust → confirm. (Your iPhone must be connected to the internet for this to work.)
- iPhone on iOS 16 or newer: go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Developer Mode, turn it On, and restart when prompted.
Step 4
Add the inctrl.ai source & install
Easiest — on your iPhone, with AltStore already installed: tap the button below. It opens AltStore and adds the source automatically.
Add inctrl.ai to AltStore
Tap this on your iPhone (AltStore must be installed first)
— or scan this with the iPhone that has AltStore installed —
Or add it manually:
- Open AltStore → Browse tab → tap Sources (top-right) → tap +.
- Paste this source address and tap Add Source:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Intelligence-Act/inctrl-ios-distribution/main/apps.json
- inctrl.ai now appears in the Browse tab → tap Install.
- Tap the inctrl.ai icon on your home screen to open it. 🎉
Keeping the app working 7-day refresh
The app stops opening after 7 days unless it's refreshed. To keep it working automatically:
- Leave AltServer running on your computer (set it to launch at startup).
- Keep your iPhone on the same Wi-Fi as the computer. AltStore refreshes the app in the background.
If the app ever won't open (you've been away from your computer for over a week):
- Make sure AltServer is running and your iPhone is on the same Wi-Fi (or plug in via USB).
- Open AltStore → My Apps → Refresh All.
Good to know
- 3-app limit: Apple allows only 3 apps installed this way at a time (AltStore itself is one of them).
- Your Apple ID is safe: it's sent only to Apple — not stored by AltStore.
- Updates: when a new version is released, AltStore shows an update badge — just tap to update.
Trouble?
| Problem | Fix |
| "Unable to verify app" / "could not verify free of malware" | Connect the iPhone to Wi-Fi, then redo the Trust step (Step 3). |
| App won't open after a week | Refresh it (see Keeping the app working above). |
| Apple ID password rejected | Use your regular password + the 6-digit code. If you get an "app-specific password required" error, create one at account.apple.com and use that. |
| "Developer Mode" not visible | Only on iOS 16+. On older iOS it isn't needed — just do the Trust step. |