Is there any way to build IOS app on Windows?

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Solution 1

NativeScript CLI & Sidekick support cloud build that would help you build your app from a Windows machine, basically the source code is uploaded to a remote machine and built there, then you could directly run the package on your local iOS device.

But unfortunately it is not possible to run the iOS Simulator on Windows at all, which is a limitation from Apple.

Solution 2

I haven't used it before, but apparently you can do so using Nativescript Sidekick.

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Updated on June 09, 2022

Comments

Takitaha almost 2 years

I'm developing native apps but I have a Windows pc. Is there an actual way to build iOS apps on Windows? And can I run an ios emulator on Windows? I researched but I can't find an actual way.

I tried to install MacOS Sierra on Virtual Box but it consistently restarting.

Do I need both to build it?
Takitaha over 5 years

Thanks for the reply. I will try it and share the reason with you.
Manoj over 5 years

I don't think even with Flutter you can actually run the app on Windows as iOS simulator comes with only Xcode & Mac. As you mentioned VirtualBox could be an option but will be super slow.
Ian MacDonald over 5 years

stackoverflow.com/questions/53381061/…
Ian MacDonald over 5 years

Only if you use cloud builds.