Do you need Apple Developer Program?

Tools. Gain full access to a comprehensive set of tools to configure app services, manage your development teams, and submit new apps and updates . The Xcode integrated development environment (IDE) includes everything you need to build and upload apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.

First off, yes, you do still need an Apple Developer account if you want to distribute your app in the App Store . Sorry to get your hopes up, but there’s no getting around it. The good news is that you can develop and test your apps on your iOS device without a paid Apple Developer account.

Tools. Gain full access to a comprehensive set of tools to configure app services, manage your development teams, and submit new apps and updates . The Xcode integrated development environment (IDE) includes everything you need to build and upload apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.