Software facilitating the creation of applications compatible with Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS, on a Microsoft Windows-based computer, enables developers to bypass the traditional requirement of using macOS for this purpose. For instance, a developer using a Windows laptop could employ such software to build, test, and debug an iPhone app without needing a separate Mac device.
The value of this capability stems from the wider accessibility it provides. It reduces the barrier to entry for developers who may not have access to, or prefer not to use, Apple’s operating system. Historically, iOS application creation was tied exclusively to the macOS environment. The advent of solutions capable of running on Windows expands the pool of potential iOS developers and streamlines workflows for cross-platform development.