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Should I need a paid Apple ID to build iOS .ipa from Expo?

I'm developing a Mobile Application using React Native and Expo. I built the .apk by running exp build:android .

BTW, is it possible to build the .ipa by running exp build:ios ? I have an UNPAID Apple ID. I don't want to publish this in Apple Store.

Solution

  • With Paid Apple Developer Account, you can...

    • run/debug app on actual DEVICE
    • publish app on the App Store or test flight user
    • implement the capabilities which can be used on the iPhone/iPad, etc.

    With out Paid Apple Developer Account, you can...

    • run app in simulator but CAN'T run it on actual DEVICE
    • not create an .ipa file
    • not able to publish the app to the App Store/Testflight, etc.