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The need for multiple apps (i.e. multiple separate instances of the same app) on iOS devices is common in situations where users want to run multiple social accounts, work accounts, etc. on the same device at the same time. Although iOS doesn't have an official feature for multiple apps, there are some third-party tools or tricks that allow you to do so. Below are a few common multi-open app scenarios:

1. Use the officially supported multi-account feature

• Applicable Scenarios: Some apps support multi-account login, such as social media apps like Alipay and WeChat, and you can manage multiple accounts by switching between them within the app.
• vantage: No additional software required, officially supported and safest.
• drawbacks: Limited to applications that support multi-account functionality and cannot really run multiple independent instances at the same time.

2. Use of "Enterprise Signature" or "Developer Signature" Apps

• methodologies: Customized certificates allow you to install a re-signed copy of the App.
  1. Third-party signature platforms: Some platforms (e.g.X-tag) Generate customized certificates for devices.
  2. Download WeChat Multi-Open IPAMulti-open IPA files for documents, QQ and other apps.
  3. Install after signing the IPA file with a customized certificate.
• vantage: No jailbreak required, works with a wide range of apps, and is relatively simple to use.
• drawbacks: Requires trusting non-App Store-sourced apps, which is a security risk; signed certificates may fail, preventing the app from opening.

3. Using plug-ins after jailbreaking (Tweak)

• methodologies: If your device is jailbroken, you can use a multi-open plugin from other jailbreak stores such as Cydia or Sileo to do so.
  1. Crane: This is one of the commonly used iOS jailbreak plugins that allows you to create multiple containers for each app, each of which can allow the app to log into different accounts and save different user data.
• vantage: Multiple independent application instances can be fully realized and can be multiplexed for almost any application.
• drawbacks: Jailbreak required.

4. Multi-open using AltStore or Sideloadly tools

• methodologies::
  1. AltStore is an alternative to the App Store that allows users to install unlisted apps on their devices through their developer account. You can manually modify the app's bundle identifier, thus installing different instances of the same application.
     • Download WeChat Multi-Open IPAMulti-open IPA files for files, QQ and other apps are installed via AltStore.
     • Sideloadly is another similar tool that allows users to install self-signed apps on iOS devices, again by modifying the bundle identifierThe
       • Download WeChat Multi-Open IPAMulti-open IPA files for files, QQ and other apps are installed via Sideloadly.
• vantage: Simple to operate, multi-open, and works on devices that are not jailbroken.
• drawbacks: Apps need to be re-signed every 7 days and require an Apple Developer Account.

Caveats:

• Account Restrictions: Some apps restrict logging into multiple accounts on the same device, which may result in account blocking or limited functionality.
• safety: Downloading or using enterprise-signed apps through third-party platforms involves certain privacy and security risks, and caution is advised.
• Apple Policy: The iOS platform has strict restrictions on multi-opening and apps that do not comply with app store policies, and unofficial methods may be blocked or signatures revoked at any time.

Choosing the right multitasking solution depends on your needs and the security of your device. If you don't want to jailbreak, you can try the Signature Tool or TestFlight method; if you have high requirements for functionality and full multitasking freedom, the jailbreak option is the most flexible.