You can also do pay-as-you-go so it’s a pretty low commitment. You won’t have to install Xcode because it comes preinstalled. This is the most well known service out of the three. There are a couple other companies that provide this service: If you go down this route for iOS app development, make sure you get my Xcode cheatsheet with references and keyboard shortcuts for Windows users. I’ll get a small kick back at no extra expense to you so thank you for supporting my site!) If you do, please let me know in the comments below. (Use coupon code “CODEWITHCHRIS” for 50% off your first month. These guys were featured in the recent Apple keynote when they introduced the updated Mac Mini! They have the newest Macs available. If you decide that app development isn’t for you, you just cancel your plan. The really nice thing about this option is that the cost is really low and it’s the fastest option to get up and running. It’ll be like having the Mac desktop in a window on your Windows Desktop. You’ll remotely access the Mac and Xcode through your PC. Had I known about running Xcode on Windows or about the solutions below, I might’ve started building iPhone apps much earlier!īefore committing to buying a new Mac, you can actually “rent” one for development.
I wish I had known this when I first started because I delayed myself for 3 years before biting the bullet and buying a Mac. You can make an app for iOS even if you’re on a PC running Windows 10.
