Scarlet iOS in 2026: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not

ByScarlet iOS Team Updated on

There is a lot of noise online about Scarlet iOS: feature lists, “upcoming” updates, and support claims that nobody can trace back to a source. This page separates what is confirmed about Scarlet iOS in 2026 from what is not. We only count something as confirmed if it comes from the official Scarlet site or can be checked in the app itself. We do not publish roadmaps or predictions, because Scarlet’s developer has not published one.

What Is Confirmed

  • What Scarlet is: the official site describes Scarlet as an App Store and Cydia alternative for iPhone and iPad.
  • Two ways to install: the official site offers a direct install on the device and a Scarlet computer method.
  • App size: the official site lists the app at about 35 MB.
  • One developer: according to the official site, Scarlet is built by a single developer.
  • No jailbreak needed: Scarlet installs apps through certificate signing, which works on stock iOS.
  • iOS 14 through iOS 26: Scarlet is confirmed to work on these versions.
  • Library, repos and your own IPA files: you can install apps from the built-in library, from third-party repositories you add, and from IPA files you already have. See the Scarlet iOS feature guide for details.
  • Profile trust step: after installing, you trust the developer profile once in Settings, General, VPN and Device Management.
  • Revocations happen: because Scarlet uses certificates Apple can revoke, Scarlet and its apps can stop opening until they are signed again. Our guide on what to do when the certificate is revoked covers the fix.

What Is Not Confirmed

  • iOS 27 support: iOS 27 itself is released (Apple, September 14, 2026), and third parties report that Scarlet works on it, but this is not officially confirmed. If you rely on Scarlet, keep a backup method in mind before updating.
  • Release dates and upcoming features: no official roadmap exists. Treat any article that lists future Scarlet features or dates as speculation.
  • “Revoke-proof” or “anti-revoke” claims: no enterprise-signed installer can prevent Apple from revoking its certificate. Be careful with DNS profiles sold as anti-revoke protection.
  • User numbers: Scarlet is widely used, but there is no official public user count.
  • Specific apps in the library: what the library contains changes over time. An app is only available if you can see it in the library on the day you install.

How to Check a Claim Yourself

  1. Look for the claim on the official Scarlet site first.
  2. Open Scarlet and see whether the feature or app actually exists in the current version.
  3. Be skeptical of sites that ask you to install extra profiles, pay for “premium” access, or enter your Apple ID password in a web form.
  4. Check where an IPA file comes from before installing it; see how to scan IPA files for malware.

Where Scarlet Fits in 2026

Scarlet remains one of the easiest ways to install apps outside the App Store without a computer. Its main trade-off is the one every enterprise-signed tool shares: revocations. If you want to compare it with the alternatives, our ranking of third-party app stores and what Scarlet iOS is and how it works are good next reads. To get started, use our Scarlet iOS install page.

We update this page when the official site changes. If you see a claim about Scarlet that is not listed here, check it against the official site before relying on it.

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