✅ Easiest for development
- Upload to App Store Connect (no review needed for TestFlight)
- Install TestFlight app, get invite link
- Auto-updates, works across devices
- 90-day builds (can refresh)
- Direct Installation (Development)
✅ Immediate, no upload needed
xcodebuild -project Writer.xcodeproj -scheme Writer -configuration Release -derivedDataPath ./build
cp -r ./build/Build/Products/Release/Writer.app /Applications/
- Archive & Export
✅ Professional approach
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Xcode → Product → Archive
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Distribute App → Developer ID (for personal use)
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Export & install the .app
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Requires paid Apple Developer account ($99/year)
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Self-Signed Distribution
✅ Free alternative
xcodebuild -project Writer.xcodeproj -scheme Writer -configuration Release
codesign --force --deep --sign "Your Developer ID" Writer.app
pkgbuild --component Writer.app --install-location /Applications Writer.pkg
Recommendation: Use TestFlight - it's designed exactly for this use case (personal/internal app distribution without public App Store review).