To develop iOS apps, you need a Mac computer running the latest version of Xcode. Xcode is Apple’s IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for both Mac and iOS apps. Xcode is the graphical interface you’ll use to write iOS apps.

Do I need Apple device to develop iOS app?

Yes. It is possible to build an iOS app without owning a physical iPhone or iPad. This is possible through using the iPhone and iPad simulators in Xcode. There are also third-party simulators that you can use to develop your iOS application.

Can I develop my own iOS app?

You build iOS apps with Xcode and Swift. The Xcode IDE includes a project manager, code editor, built-in documentation, debugging tools, and Interface Builder, a tool you use to create your app’s user interface. … You can install your own iOS apps on your iPhone or iPad, via Xcode, with a free Apple Developer Account.