Glossary term
What Is Apple Developer Program?
Apple's paid membership program required to publish apps to the App Store, costing $99/year per individual or organization.
Enrollment in the Apple Developer Program is mandatory to distribute an iOS app on the App Store or via TestFlight. It costs $99/year for individuals and small companies. Apple verifies identity (D-U-N-S number required for organizations). The membership includes TestFlight, access to App Store Connect, beta OS versions, and developer forums. The Apple Developer Program Agreement is the legal contract you accept; it's worth reading at least once.
Common Questions
Is the $99 annual?
Yes — it auto-renews unless you cancel. If you let it lapse, your apps are pulled from the App Store.
Do I need an organization or can I enroll as an individual?
Individual enrollment is simpler (no D-U-N-S required). Organization enrollment shows a company name on the App Store listing instead of personal name, which matters for B2B credibility.
Can one account publish multiple apps?
Yes — one $99/year covers unlimited apps on one developer account.
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