Does iOS apps have a file like Android's APK?

Question

Android apps have a single APK file where I can easily import from my computer to my device and install it. I believe that iOS has ipa files but do they behave exactly like Android's APK files where I can send it to people and have them install the ipa file onto their idevice?

Thanks

Answer 1

Yes their is another file format of iOS app

It is app_name.app file which create to build your app.

i m also prefer .app file its very easy and fast.

Product -> Clicked on Build

Now see in your app product folder have .app file

Answer 2

You can send the .ipa to people and they can install it just like a apk provided:

a) the recipient's iPhone device id has been added to the provisioning profile, there is a limit of 100 devices or

b) its an enterprise app as opposed to one intended to go on the app store