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I am going to be creating an iOS app to run on an iPad using the PhoneGap framework. Instead of putting my app on the App Store I'm going to use TestFlight. If I'm not going to be using the App Store do I still need to purchase an iOS developer license?
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If you want to distribute your app to registered devices, to beta testers using TestFlight, or through the App Store, you need to join the Apple Developer Program. Apple creates an App Store Connect account for you and you can start uploading builds.
TestFlight is a free solution provided by Apple to test an iOS app before it is released on the App Store.
Simply create a group of testers and add the builds you'd like them to test. You can also create multiple groups and add different builds to each one, depending on which features you want them to focus on. Before testing can begin, the first build of your app must be approved by TestFlight App Review.
Yes, you need an iOS Developer Account in order to create the provisioning profiles and certificates you need for your app to actually run on a real device.
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Yes, it is mandatory to have a certificate and provisioning profile to build your app for device. You have to enroll for developer program/enterprise developer program if you wish to install your app on a device. It does not matter if you choose to use TestFlight or not.
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