The project was forked by several development teams eager not just to keep the program alive, but to add new features such as a Remote Control API and built-in VPN. That wasn’t the end in fact, it was just the beginning. It gained a lot of fame at the start of last year, but it was abruptly taken down by its developers on Madue to pressure from the Motion Picture Association of America ( MPAA). Popcorn Time started as an open-source BitTorrent client that included an integrated media player. Just last month, the app crossed the 100,000 daily downloads mark. Sometimes referred to as the “Netflix for Torrents” or even the “Netflix for Pirates,” Popcorn Time is seen as a major threat to Netflix, and Hollywood in general. This isn’t just an app in beta, it’s an app that requires circumventing Apple’s iOS restrictions. The good news is that this is just necessary for the installation process, so even if you use a Mac or a Linux computer, you can still get Popcorn Time on your iPhone or iPad by borrowing your friend’s PC.īecause this is a workaround, we should remind you to install Popcorn Time at your own risk. The caveat is that you’ll need a Windows computer (a Mac installer is in the works): Connect your iOS device and follow the instructions to load the app. This is achieved using a special iOS installer that slips a Popcorn Time build past iOS’ security features. The fact the app is now available for iPhones and iPads without first needing to jailbreak the gadgets is impressive as it means the developers have made it easy to load unauthorized software, something Apple works very hard to stop.
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