I'm looking to build an app just for my own use on my iPhone. I don't have an Apple computer, so I'm wondering if there's an affordable and straightforward way to do this. I have some basic coding skills, so I'm not too worried about the coding part—it's more about finding the right platform or tools to use for the build.
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Unfortunately, without a Mac, it can be quite challenging. There are services like Ionic that provide native builds, but they might not be the most convenient. Have you thought about creating a web app instead? That might simplify things a bit!
You could try using cloud-based development environments like Gitpod or GitHub Codespaces. They allow you to run Xcode in your browser, so you won’t need Mac hardware. It's a little clunky but could work for a personal project. Just keep in mind that you'll still need an Apple Developer account, which costs $99 per year, even for personal apps.
Since you don't have a Mac, it’s tricky since Apple requires Xcode to build and install apps. One easy option is to borrow a Mac or use a remote Mac service for building. Alternatively, consider using Flutter or React Native along with a cloud Mac service for the build. You won't need to own a Mac for this!
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