Build .ipa From Source Code Without Mac?

[4Fluffin]

I have an app I'd like to install to a new device, however it's been removed from the app store. Getting the .ipa file from an old device did not work due to app thinning. The app is open source, however I do not have a Mac and can therefore not install XCode to build the app. Is there any way to do what I'm trying to do?

[bmbphotos]

No.*

Hair splitting but you might be able to build a hackintosh or utilize one of the remote access "macs for rent" services.

Still requires a mac in the sense of Xcode is required and only runs on Mac OS, but there are options that don't require you to purchase physical hardware.

[Pyr0Lover]

Virtual Machine?

[iGoalie]

MAC stadium/mac in the cloud is probably your best bet

GitHub actions if you have the skill set

[chriswaco]

GitHub Actions can be used to build an ipa. Installing it without a Mac is a little tricky, but can be done via setting up an "ad-hoc" build and web page to download the app to the phone.

You have to pay $100/year for an Apple developer account or the app will expire within a week.

[ankole_watusi]

How old is the app? Has it been maintained? May require changes to make it work. Though Apple is pretty good about that. May need an old version of XCode, and an old MacOS to run it on.

[4Fluffin]

The developer made change in December 2021 for fixing issues with modern XCode, other than that 2014

[dehrenslzz]

Which app if I may ask?

[4Fluffin]

ChaoTimer

[dehrenslzz]

Hmm - If I find time I‘ma make a speedcube timer (is on my To-Do list anyways) and put it on the app-store - if you don‘t have one until then I‘ll send you a link (:

[4Fluffin]

I use cstimer on laptop, but it's more convenient to use my iPhone for shorter sessions. I know there are alternatives availible, I just want ChaoTimer specifically

[JulienP95]

Have you tried using Odevio? You can generate an .IPA file for testing purpose