One Of The First Alternative App Stores in The EU is Shutting Down
Setapp Mobile exits the EU market, citing Apple’s complex DMA fees and unsustainable business terms.
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One Of The First Alternative App Stores in The EU is Shutting Down
Setapp Mobile Shuts Down Amid EU App Store Chaos One of the first major alternative app stores to launch under Europe’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) is closing its doors—just 17 months after going live. Setapp Mobile, operated by Ukrainian software firm MacPaw, will officially shut down on February 16, 2026, marking a significant setback for the EU’s ambitious plan to break Apple’s App Store monopoly. The move highlights growing frustration among developers over Apple’s convoluted fee structure and shifting compliance requirements, which many say undermine the very competition the DMA was designed to foster. Credit: Setapp For users in the EU who subscribed to Setapp Mobile’s $9.99 monthly bundle—offering curated access to dozens of productivity, finance, photo, and creativity apps—the shutdown means losing seamless access to those mobile titles. Desktop versions of the same apps will remain unaffected, but the mobile experience is ending for good. Why Is Setapp Mobile Shutting Down? MacP…