Sometimes Installous gets overwhelmed with people accessing it’s server. Sometimes the captcha doesn’t work. I only use Installous to try an app before I buy. One of my friend point it out to an alternative to Installous. Before I used Apptrackr.org as an alternative to download, but with Apptrackr.org website, I have to SSH to my iPad or iPhone in order for me to install the app. It became too tedious.
Instead, try AppCake+ or AppCake+ HD. But first, you need to add the repo under Manage > Sources and click on Edit button on the top right and then the Add button on the top left.
Enter this URL: cydia.iphonecake.com
and Click on Add Source.
Wait until it finish downloading all the packages and click on Return to Cydia
Now do a Search for AppCake+ for iPhone or AppCake+ HD for iPad. Don’t install AppCake+ HD for your iPhone or iPod Touch, the screen size is made for bigger resolution, it’s harder to navigate with AppCake+ HD installed on your iPhone.
That’s it, now all you have to do is launch AppCake from your Home Screen and browse.