The phrase refers to the unauthorized modification of applications on Apple’s mobile operating system. It alludes to attempts to circumvent licensing restrictions, remove advertisements, or gain access to features typically requiring payment within applications designed for iPhones and iPads.
Such activities carry significant implications for software developers, potentially undermining their revenue streams and discouraging further innovation. The established application distribution model relies on developers being compensated for their work, either through direct purchase or in-app transactions. Attempts to bypass these mechanisms can be detrimental to the overall application ecosystem.
