iPhone Developer Program

With the iPhone SDK, you can get started developing your iOS application for iPad and iPhone today. Access the iPhone Dev Center for a wealth of resources including videos, sample code, technical documentation, Coding How-To’s, and more.

Development Tools in the iPhone SDK

Development Resources

Xcode

Complete development environment provides project management, a powerful source editor, and a graphical debugger.

Apple Developer Forums

Post iPhone SDK development topics and questions for an open discussion with other iPhone developers and Apple engineers.

iPhone Simulator

Run, test, and debug your application locally on your Mac using a simulated iPhone.

Getting Started Videos & Documents

Cover a range of topics, from tools and frameworks to development best-practices and design methods.

Instruments

Collect, display, and compare performance data graphically in real-time to optimize your application.

iPhone Reference Library

A rich collection of documentation, guides, and articles categorized so you can quickly find the information you’re looking for.

Interface Builder

Interface Builder makes designing a user interface as easy as drag and drop.

Coding Resources

Inspire your own development with a library of sample code and Coding How-To’s. Use these examples to add new functionality or to enhance your application’s current design.

See how your development application will perform in a
real-world environment by installing and testing it directly on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

Test in Real-Time

Plug in your iPad or iPhone to use Xcode’s graphical debugger, or collect real-time performance data in Instruments’ timeline view. These powerful optimization tools allow you to quickly identify and address any performance issues.

Test Over the Air

With your app running on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, you can test the performance of your application connected to a Wi-Fi or carrier’s network for a real world user experience.

Technical Support

The iPhone Developer Program includes two Technical Support Incidents where Apple engineers will provide you with code-level assistance, helpful guidance, or point you towards the appropriate technical documentation to fastrack your development process.

The iPhone Developer Standard Program provides you access to the App Store where you can distribute your free or commercial application to millions of iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch customers.

• You pick the price
• You get 70% of sales revenue
• Receive revenue checks monthly
• No charge for free apps
• No credit card fees
• No hosting fees
• No marketing fees

App Store Distribution

Reach millions of iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch customers on the App Store. The App Store is accessible through Wi-Fi and cellular networks so iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch customers can discover and download new applications wherever they go.

Users can search applications by genre, featured, and top ten. Once downloaded, customers will be notified whenever an update is available — directly on their iPhone or iPod touch

Ad Hoc Distribution

Share your application with up to 100 other iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch users with Ad Hoc distribution. Share your application through email, or by posting it to a web site or server.