Jailbreak repositories, which are used by jailbreak tweak developers to host add-ons for jailbroken iPhones and iPads in a large and centralized fashion from the very package managers installed on those devices, have come and gone over the years.
The ModMyi and ZodTTD/MacCiti repositories began the archival train back in 2017. Since then, many other high-profile jailbreak repositories have shuttered, including Dynastic Repo, Packix, and Twickd, just to name a few more.
But as it would seem, the Havoc repository is doing quite well in today’s climate… that is, if you believe a post shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
According to the post, the Havoc repository won’t be going anywhere soon because it remained profitable throughout the year of 2024 despite the lack of a new jailbreak for iOS 17 and onward. Moreover, the Havoc repository’s operating costs seem be self-sustainable.
While jailbreak developers have plenty of options for hosting jailbreak tweaks in modern times, the Havoc repository remains one of the most popular options for paid releases, as it offers one of the most diverse ways for consumers to pay for jailbreak tweaks.
Havoc has also managed to dynamically evolve with the times, recently announcing support for things such as themes for both jailbroken and non-jailbroken devices, as well as TrollStore add-ons. That said, you may find that you have a use for Havoc even if you’re not jailbroken.
Some competing jailbreak repositories, such as Chariz and YouRepo, also allow paid jailbreak tweaks, but apart from the limited number of large and centralized options, developers are largely on their own in hosting their own tweaks on their own repositories if they want to sell their work.
Alternative repositories often do not host non-jailbreak themes or TrollStore add-ons either…
Even though the BigBoss repository continues to operate in 2025, BigBoss hasn’t accepted paid jailbreak tweaks since Saurik’s closure of the Cydia Store, and there are no plans for that to change in the future. Free jailbreak tweaks, on the other hand, are still actively accepted into the BigBoss repository even today.
With the good news that the Havoc repository remains profitable, this means that one of the most popular large and centralized repositories used by jailbreakers today will continue to operate and host paid jailbreak tweaks for the foreseeable future, and this serves as a beacon of hope for jailbreak tweak developers and jailbreakers alike.
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