Users on older iOS versions may seek specific IPAs to maintain compatibility. Common Communities:
Even if you find a “cracked” Tidal IPA claiming to unlock Hi-Fi or offline mode, most server-side features (stream quality, downloads) require authentication with Tidal’s servers. These attempts rarely work long-term, if at all.
Tidal offers 50% off for students (via SheerID) and family plans that reduce the Hi-Fi cost to ~$10/month. This is cheaper than a Spotify Premium individual plan.