Question and rant, in one. Is there a way to actually compile and run iOS app on your own iPhone without purchasing yearly subscription with Apple! It’s not super expensive but makes contributions to project like Damus harder for some plebs! WTF, Apple? 🐶🐾🫡🫂😭
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Yes, #[1] you can, but there are a few functionalities you cannot test. There is some information here: https://makaka.org/unity-tutorials/test-ios-app-without-developer-account
You won't be able to test anything powered by Apple servers, like push notifications, or in-app purchases, but core functionality can be tested.
Nice! I already paid but this is good to know for the future plebs who would want to do this! 🐶🐾🫂🫡
I had a developer account, but I let it expire because I wasn't focusing on Swift anymore, until the other day when I was playing with something to do with Damus.
You can also build unsigned apps in XCode for macOS without an account, but you have to do the option-click method to make them run the first time, in order to get around GateKeeper.
The only two ways I know is either side loading the ipa or TestFlight where you can put you app on a sort of beta.
ffs, 🐸! Are you sponsoring my dev fees! 🐶🐾😂