Let’s explore the many nuances, myths and roadblocks for modern Apple device deployment and app distribution.

You have just finished building the next amazing app—it is going to change the world while making you rich. Thankfully, you have built the app with .NET MAUI—it is a modern cross-platform app meant to run seamlessly on iOS/iPadOS/Android/ Windows/macOS, all powered from a single shared codebase. You are getting excited with the promise of the app and everything seems to be working fine in device simulators.

You are targeting the Apple ecosystem first to reach your users—iPhones running iOS and iPads running iPadOS are ubiquitous among your user base. Apple device simulators have come a long way, but nothing beats testing your app on real hardware. There is also the developer zen when your code is running flawlessly on a device.

Perhaps you want to run the app on a few iPhones or iPads to gain more confidence before pushing your app to the App Store. Alternatively, you may be building an enterprise line-of-business app with no intention to going to the public App Store—you want private app distribution to select devices/users.

The end goal is you want to see your app running on iOS/iPadOS devices—you want to be the newest flower in Apple’s walled garden. You start exploring the wealth of documentation and guidance, but you will likely encounter some roadblocks. Instead of getting overwhelmed or wasting hours, how about learning from another developer’s experience—aka, a checklist of failure points, so you can be successful.

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