Apple Revokes a Torrent Client’s Notarization, Sparking a New EU Dispute

Apple has revoked the app’s notarization for a torrent client, a move that comes amid a EU dispute over the Digital Markets Act. The article notes that iTorrent, one of the clients available via the AltStore PAL alternative marketplace, has ceased to function properly as of July 2025.

According to the developer, Apple revoked the app’s alternative distribution rights, and while Apple cannot directly control AltStore PAL, it does exercise authority through the notarization process, which grants or denies certification for apps. In this case, iTorrent’s notarization was revoked without explanation, with the developer reporting vague responses when pressed for clarification before stating that “support was being upgraded” to investigate the issue.

AltStore PAL has formally requested clarification from Apple but received the same response: the matter is “under investigation.” Notably, other torrent clients remain available for download and use, indicating that Apple has not yet moved to impose a blanket ban on torrent applications.