Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about the ongoing ban on TikTok. You can’t download it on the U.S. App Store or Google Play. As a result, people are turning to third-party marketplaces for workarounds. Dozens of hacks that can supposedly bypass the restriction are surfacing right now, but most don’t work. One of the more controversial iOS ones is the TikTokModCloud—it’s quickly gaining popularity online.
As with any hack, downloading modified apps comes with several risks. Instead of blindly jumping into them, it’s best to do your research beforehand so that you don’t compromise your device. Here’s what you should know.
Can You Download TikTokModCloud on iPhone?
No, iOS devices use IPA files for app installations, whereas APK files are designed for Android devices. And TikTokModCloud is primarily available as an APK file. To install a modified version of TikTok on an iPhone, you would either need to jailbreak your device, find an equivalent IPA version, or run a Cloud-Based Virtual Machine (VM).
How To Download Modified TikTok on iPhone
1. Use an Android Emulator for iOS
Some jailbreak tweaks once claimed to emulate Android on iPhones, allowing users to install APK files. One of the earliest projects was iDroid, an experimental tool that attempted to run a modified version of Android on jailbroken devices. However, due to the fundamental differences between iOS and Android architectures, these emulators were never fully functional. Today, there are very few stable Android emulators for iOS—familiarize yourself with them.
- Jailbreak your iPhone using a compatible tool like palera1n (for iOS 17) or unc0ver (for iOS 16 and below).
- Add third-party repositories in Cydia or Sileo that claim to offer an Android emulator.
- Download the emulator (if available) and install it.
- Follow the setup instructions to load Android onto your iPhone.
- Attempt to install APK files within the emulator’s environment.
2. Find an Equivalent IPA Version
Since APK files aren’t compatible with iOS, the easiest workaround is to find a modded iOS version of the same app in IPA format. Many apps that are modded for Android also have equivalent iOS versions. For TikTok, popular modded alternatives include TikTok++ and TikTok Unicorn, which offer features like ad removal, watermark removal, and additional functionalities. These can be installed via AltStore, Sideloadly, or Cydia.
- Find a trusted source for the TikTok++ or TikTok Unicorn IPA file.
- Download the IPA file onto your computer.
- Install AltStore or Sideloadly on your computer.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer and open AltStore/Sideloadly.
- Sign and sideload the IPA file to your device.
- Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management and trust the developer profile.
- Open TikTok++ or TikTok Unicorn and start using the app.
3. Run Android on a Cloud-Based Virtual Machine (VM)
If installing APK files directly isn’t possible, another option is to stream an Android environment on iOS through a cloud-based virtual machine (VM). Services like Appetize.io or Redfinger allow you to run a remote Android device inside your iPhone’s web browser. This means you can install and use Android apps without modifying your iOS system.
- Go to a cloud Android service like Appetize.io or Redfinger.
- Sign up for an account and choose a plan (some offer free trials).
- Launch the virtual Android device inside your iPhone’s browser.
- Download and install the TikTok APK within the cloud-based Android environment.
- Use TikTok as you would on an Android device, but through a streamed interface on your iPhone.
Installing TikTokModCloud isn’t really the most effective way to regain access to TikTok on an iOS device. There are several other workarounds available. The simplest approach is to change your location on the App Store and run a trusted, reliable VPN tool.