Membership Details

Membership provides the tools, resources, and support you need to create and deliver software and services to users around the world on over 2 billion active Apple devices.

Software and Tools

Beta OS and SDK releases

Ensure your apps are ready for customers when platform releases become publicly available by testing with the latest beta versions of operating systems and SDKs.

  • iOS
  • iPadOS
  • macOS
  • tvOS
  • visionOS
  • watchOS

Tools

Gain access to features that let you configure app services, manage your development teams, and submit new apps and updates.

Xcode

The Xcode integrated development environment (IDE) includes the tools you need to build and upload apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple Watch.

Xcode Cloud

Accelerate the development and delivery of your apps with a continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode. Membership includes 25 compute hours/month.

Create ML

Build, train, and deploy machine learning models with no machine learning expertise required.

Reality Composer

Quickly prototype and produce content for AR experiences.

And more...

Services and capabilities

Build your apps with a comprehensive set of services and capabilities that let you deliver advanced features to your users. Learn to leverage the power of integrated Apple hardware, software, and services to build seamless, intuitive, and multi-faceted experiences.

AirPlay

Let users wirelessly stream content from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

CloudKit

Store your app’s data in iCloud and keep everything up to date across apps and on the web. Membership includes up to 1PB of free storage for each app.

Core ML

Integrate a broad variety of machine learning model types into your app.

DeviceCheck

Reduce fraudulent use of your services by managing device state and asserting app integrity.

Face ID and Touch ID

Let users access your app content easily and securely.

Handoff

Provide continuity for users with multiple devices by supporting Handoff in your apps and websites.

HealthKit

Deliver informed health and fitness solutions.

HomeKit and Matter

Allow users to communicate with and control connected accessories in their home.

In-App Purchase and Subscriptions

Offer customers extra content and features within your app with StoreKit.

Mac Catalyst

Build a native Mac app using the Xcode project of your current iPad app.

Push Notifications

Send local and push notifications to keep users informed of timely and relevant content.

Sign in with Apple

Let users sign in to your apps and websites using their Apple Account.

System Extensions and DriverKit

Provide additional capabilities, such as network extensions and endpoint security.

WeatherKit

Bring valuable weather information to your apps and services through a wide range of data that helps people stay up to date, safe, and prepared. Membership includes 500,000 calls/month.

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Identity verification

Enroll as an individual or an organization in more than 220 countries or regions and receive an Apple-verified Developer ID.

Individual and organization verification

To help establish a trusted global developer community, each Apple Developer Program membership is verified by Apple.

Team management

Invite members to your development team and assign specific roles.

Certificates, Identifiers and Profiles

Generate the certificates and profiles required to sign your apps and enable features like push notifications, keychain access, and more.

Eligibility for distribution options

App Store

The App Store makes it easy for over a billion customers on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro to discover and download your apps, games, and sticker packs. And with Apple Arcade on the App Store, you can be a part of a game subscription service unlike any other*.

Alternative distribution (EU only)

Eligible developers on new business terms in the EU can distribute iOS apps on an alternative app marketplace or their website, or operate an alternative app marketplace in the European Union.

First annual installs
With membership in the Apple Developer Program, eligible developers on the new business terms get one million free first annual installs per year for each of their apps in the EU. See terms for more details.

Activities and events

Apple Developer Program members gain access to exclusive year-round activities, expert guidance, and interactive experiences that take place online and in person all over the world. Activities offer valuable advice for developers of all levels. Whether you’re just getting started, enhancing your existing app or game, refining your design, or working with a new platform, there’s something for you.

Meet with Apple

Explore new and innovative ways to design and develop great apps that take advantage of the latest Apple frameworks and technologies.

  • Sessions showcase the latest in Apple tools, technologies, features, and best practices.
  • Challenges put your coding knowledge to the test through real-time projects.
  • Consultations are one-on-one appointments with Apple experts for guidance on your app or game.
  • Labs provide hands-on opportunities to test and optimize your apps for Apple platforms.
  • Workshops are interactive experiences that allow you to dive into new features and technologies in small group settings.

Special events include a variety of activities, like WWDC and others, designed to inspire, guide, and connect the Apple developer community.

Support

Code-level support requests

Ask Apple engineers to help troubleshoot your code or provide solutions that will accelerate your development.

Apple Developer Forums

Visit the Apple Developer Forums to post questions, exchange knowledge, and connect with Apple engineers and the developer community. Share TestFlight links for your app with other Apple Developer Program members to engage with new testers.

Bug reporting and feedback

Get more in-depth feedback about the status of your bug report. Gain visibility into feedback submitted across your entire team.

Account and enrollment support

Access comprehensive support 24/7 for any of your apps across Apple platforms. Support is offered via email and phone in 9 languages.

Pricing and fees

The Apple Developer Program is 99 USD per membership year, or in local currency where available.1

The commission on the sale of digital goods and services through the App Store is 30% (15% if you’re enrolled in the App Store Small Business Program, Video Partner Program, or News Partner Program) and 15% for qualifying subscriptions).2