iOS Build & Deployment

Apple manages the provisioning and signing process for iOS apps through App Store Connect and an active Apple Developer account is required.

Key Aspects of iOS Build & Deployment

Building an iOS Binary (IPA)

An IPA is required to test and distribute your iOS app. If you have a paid Apple Developer account you can build an IPA directly in the Median App Studio and install on an iPhone using over-the-air deployment, even if you don't have access to a Mac. Easily share with your team members for pre-release testing as an alternative to TestFlight.

📖 Learn more: Building an iOS Binary (IPA)

Building iOS from Source

Building an iOS app from source requires a local macOS development environment with the latest release version of Xcode installed and properly configured. An Apple Developer account is required to build your app for a physical iOS device but a free account can be used for basic testing if you do not have a paid account.

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Troubleshooting Common Xcode Issues

Xcode is the primary IDE for iOS development, but it often presents challenges such as build errors, provisioning profile issues, and dependency conflicts. Understanding how to resolve these common problems can save time and streamline your development workflow.

📖 Learn more: Common Xcode Issues

Uploading to TestFlight for Beta Testing

TestFlight enables you to easily distribute your app to stakeholders for on-device testing prior to public release to the Apple App Store. Apple permits up to 100 team members as internal testers and for Apple-approved public beta tests you can invite up to 10,000 external testers.

📖 Learn more: Upload iOS to TestFlight