I am very new to iOS - I am an android person, and I have been given an app to test which is already installed in our iphone. I am using appium as a testing tool. Is it required for me to have a developer account - paid - just to be able to test apps on a real device?
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On a slightly separate note - have you any experience with using Appium? I tried to use it for a university project, but I couldn’t figure out how to use it at all.– AndreCommented Feb 27, 2018 at 20:16
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I don't really have that much experience aside from using it on Android testing. It is so much easier to set it up on windows and android. But since I have more experience in Selenium, this is the reason why I took Appium to be my test tool.– MarjCommented Feb 27, 2018 at 20:51
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1ah you might be ok so. I use selenium quite a bit myself, I just found Appium to be very confusing to set up. Good luck with the project :)– AndreCommented Feb 27, 2018 at 20:52
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1It is confusing. But I don't know anymore what to use :(– MarjCommented Feb 27, 2018 at 20:53
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I don't know the rules of Appium, or if it's relevant to this question, but you don't need a paid developer account to test on a real device. You can develop apps and deploy them to your own real device, for example, without paying Apple.
You only need a paid account if you want the app in the App Store or deployed in any enterprise program.)
Per Apple:
If you’re looking to develop apps for Apple platforms, download the Xcode developer tools, SDKs, and resources for free on the downloads page. Program membership is not required. If you don’t already have an Apple ID, you can create one here.
Apple Developer Program. If you’re an individual or sole proprietor/single person business interested in creating apps for distribution on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, enroll in the Apple Developer Program. Membership includes access to beta OS releases, advanced app capabilities, and tools to develop, test, and distribute apps and Safari extensions. Developers enrolled as individuals will sell apps on the App Store using their personal name.
