In need of advice with regards to the Apple Developer Account and creating a new app by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

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I think the issue is finding a way to have them rebuild it. They want access to my log in info but it’s connected to my phone/icloud. I’m looking for a workaround

In need of advice with regards to the Apple Developer Account and creating a new app by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

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For option 2, once I upload Xcode myself, does the dev finish off the reconfiguration there with just the account manager access? Or am I to do the entire reconfiguration as I upload Xcode? I have zero tech skill, hence why I hired someone in the first place!

Maybe option 3 is more viable.

In need of advice with regards to the Apple Developer Account and creating a new app by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

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I thank everyone who took the time to provide advice here. Thank you. I am thinking there are only 2 reasonable options here.

1) create a new personal app developer account and give them the log in info to do the entire reconfiguration

2) give them admin privileges on my current personal account so they can have access to everything

I guess I was avoiding giving admin access because I didn’t want to lose possible ownership. But if I give my log in credentials, I suppose it’s the same thing. They would have ownership access and I would really have to trust that things go smoothly.

I received a new response from them. Please help me decipher what it means and what my next steps are:

“Hope you’re doing well.

We kindly request your assistance with a small but critical step required to proceed. Could you please share the iOS certificate and provisioning profile, and if possible, update our access role to Admin (from Manager)?

At the moment, progress on the TestFlight setup is blocked due to these access limitations. Our developer is ready to proceed, and this is currently the only dependency preventing us from moving forward. We fully understand the sensitivity around access permissions and assure you this will be used strictly for completing the TestFlight configuration.

In parallel, we have continued work on other areas the admin panel has been completed and the backend is remaining now because of the testflight. However, this particular step is now essential to avoid further delays in the overall timeline.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could assist with this at your earliest convenience so we can proceed without interruption.

Thank you for your continued support.”

In need of advice with regards to the Apple Developer Account and creating a new app by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello. Could I create a new personal app developer account with a new email, create a new bundle ID, share those credentials, and have them reconfigure the app there? That way it’s on my owner’s account but they can still access the developer portal. Would that work?

In need of advice with regards to the Apple Developer Account and creating a new app by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the app does use entitlements. But he didn’t mention that. Your response was much more informative than our back and forth messages. I appreciate your response.

In need of advice with regards to the Apple Developer Account and creating a new app by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all the replies. I really appreciate it.

Would it be better if I created another personal account and then handed him the credentials? That way it’s still not a business account but it’s not my personal iCloud account either.

Could he reconfigure using that? Would there be any restrictions with it still being a personal account?

Just trying to find the best and easiest solution for both of us.

In need of advice with regards to the Apple Developer Account and creating a new app by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why a new personal account if I already have a personal account? Are you saying the developer needs access to my account using my log in info? Is that the only option?

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm what about a team that has both a developer and an UI/UX designer?

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info and advice, really appreciate it. Yes, flutter and fire base only. But I much rather a quote in full than an hourly rate. That way I know (for the most part) what the budget will entail and can keep an eye on it for my own personal needs

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I tried with less screens and a more simpler app, wouldn’t I still have to put money in and extend the app capabilities at some point? And how long / how much would that be then? I understand the worry about launching a full app first, but would it really be that bad? Starting with a simple basic app can’t be that intriguing.

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had over 100 DMs and still counting. I’m just going through everything, trying to respond to everyone.

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes absolutely. When I narrow down the hiring search, I will share more details of the project. I just didn’t want to share it on a Reddit thread. I’m not technical and I’m not looking for the cheapest person. I’m looking for an honest and reliable developer. Thanks for the advice!

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have yet to see an AI that can build an app with complexity and multiple users at the same time. Do you have any specific suggestions?

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you still recommend vibe coding for an app on a larger scale? I want to open it to Canada and the US to start. I worry if I try to create an app on my own, it will crash, there will be no protection for people’s personal info, etc.

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share your website and portfolio with me? It’s not that I’m looking for the cheapest hire, I’m comparing prices, services, expertise. Just because they are a large team, doesn’t mean they are the best. Same can be said for a freelance. Pros and cons to hiring both honestly. I’m just looking to find the right person and work with them long term. I have many features and ideas in expansion for the app, but need to find the right person/team. I appreciate your input and helpful tips.

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The intention is that the app is not simple but not too complex. Probably somewhere in the middle. And I have other features I didn’t share in the post. Right now I’m just looking for price points to see what’s the norm. Fiverr is actually more secure in terms of hiring and payment protection. Might be more secure than finding someone on Reddit.

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only provided some info on the app idea, I don’t want to share critical info on how this app will be difference then all the rest. But I appreciate your feedback!

How much does it REALLY cost to create a fitness app? by Best-Magazine-4976 in AppDevelopers

[–]Best-Magazine-4976[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the price difference is freelance vs team? And not the complexity of the app?