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I want to build a very simple gallery like app (which uses the Telegram bot API to fetch images from certain telegram channel). I want to have this app for both Android and iOS device. I guess either progressive web app or flutter could be used to achieve this. I have developed native android apps before, and wish to learn PWA or flutter along with this project.

So my question is, can I deploy this app to my iOS device without enrolling in the Apple developer program? Since this is only for personal use and I do not wish to publish this app on any app store. Also, do I need to have a Mac with Xcode to do this?!

Thanks in advance!

ChesterX
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  • I'm voting to close your question, but please search, there are many resources about what you're asking. Like [this one](https://stackoverflow.com/a/4952845/289501) or [this one](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/22894969/develop-ios-app-using-phonegap-without-mac) for example. – phi Apr 04 '19 at 19:35
  • Yes, you need a macbook with XCode and an Apple developer account. – Marcos Boaventura Apr 04 '19 at 19:41
  • @phi Hi! Thanks for the links. I did know about the free provisioning, but I think the app signed with a license that expires in 7 days (I could be wrong). And I have come across PhoneGap as well. I thought it was for native iOS app development. Are these still the solutions for PWAs as well? – ChesterX Apr 04 '19 at 19:53

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For developing a Progressive Web App for iOS, you won't need Xcode and a Macbook since it is basically still a website with enhancements. However, bear in mind that PWA support on iOS is very limited. Android has much better PWA support.

This article gives an overview of what is currently possible

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