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Apple Developer Program

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Category
Developer Tools
Rank
No. 1367Tools index

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Pricing
Paid
Type
TOOL
Date

About

Publish apps to the App Store. Required membership for publishing apps to the iOS and macOS App Stores. Includes TestFlight beta testing and developer tools.

What it does

The site describes a paid membership that unlocks distribution to Apple's App Store across iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms, bundling in TestFlight beta testing, App Store Connect analytics, and direct technical support from Apple engineers.

Stated on the product site

Pricing
Standard membership is billed annually at a flat rate
Enterprise tier
A separate, more expensive tier exists for private in-house app distribution to employees
Beta testing capacity
Beta builds can be shared with a large number of external testers via email or a public link
Distribution reach
Apps can be published to users across a large number of international regions
Free tier
A no-cost account tier exists that gives access to beta software and some developer tools, separate from the paid program

Not stated on the site

  • The page does not state whether the $99 fee varies by country or currency.
  • The page does not describe the enrollment verification process for individuals versus organizations.
  • The page does not specify typical App Store review timelines after a membership is purchased.
  • The page does not clarify what happens to published apps if the annual membership lapses.

Written from the product site at developer.apple.com.

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