A free Diawi alternative for sharing IPA & APK builds
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IPALinked is a free Diawi alternative: upload an .ipa or .apk at ipalinked.com and get a short install link plus a QR code. There's no account, uploads go up to 500MB, links can be password-protected, and signed iOS builds install over the air straight from Safari. Links stay live for 7 days.
Why people look for a Diawi alternative
Diawi made "upload a build, send a link" popular, and it's still a good tool. People usually look elsewhere for one of a few reasons: they hit a file-size limit on a large game or app, they don't want to create an account for a one-off share, they want a password on the link, or they want to check a build's signing before sending it. Plans and limits change, so compare the current Diawi pricing page against what you need.
What IPALinked gives you for free
| Feature | IPALinked |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no paid tier needed |
| Account | None — upload straight from the homepage |
| Max build size | 500MB per .ipa or .apk |
| iOS install | One-tap over-the-air install from Safari (signed builds) |
| Android install | Direct APK download on the device |
| Password-protected links | Yes |
| QR code | Generated for every link |
| Link lifetime | 7 days, then the file is deleted |
| Build inspection | Free IPA and APK analyzers |
| From your AI editor | MCP tool for Cursor, Claude, Copilot and more |
How to switch in under a minute
- Open ipalinked.com and drop your .ipa or .apk on the upload box.
- Optionally set a password.
- Copy the link or show the QR code to your testers — they open it on the device and install.
The iOS rules are the same everywhere
No sharing site can bypass Apple's signing. An IPA only installs if it's signed for ad-hoc (with the tester's UDID in the profile), enterprise, or development distribution. If a tester sees "Unable to Install", it's almost always the profile — see how to fix it, or check the build with the IPA analyzer before you share.
When Diawi or another tool may suit you better
If you need links that live longer than 7 days, team workspaces, or a long upload history, a paid distribution service or a store beta track (TestFlight, Google Play internal testing) is a better fit. IPALinked is built for the fast, throwaway "get this build on that phone now" case.
Frequently asked questions
Is IPALinked really free?
Yes. Uploading, sharing, QR codes, password protection and over-the-air iOS install are all free with no account.
What's the maximum file size?
Each .ipa or .apk can be up to 500MB.
How long do links last?
Links stay live for 7 days, then the build is permanently deleted from the server.
Can I install any IPA with IPALinked?
Only signed IPAs install on iPhone: ad-hoc builds that include the device UDID, enterprise builds, or development builds. IPALinked serves the build; Apple's signing rules decide whether it installs.