Hi Fred,
Apple has recently allowed developers to develop code on their own
personal iOS devices rather than just the simulator. I wrote several
apps over the years using just the sim and will shortly give the new path a try.
Previously there was a cludgy system that paralleled the App Store for use
by developers with remote beta testers. I used this system when testing
Xavion for Austin. It was not straightforward enough for non-computer
oriented folks to use.
So, in summary, No, there is no bypass for the Apple Store.
As to the wisdom of the Apple system, I can only point out that there are
several hundred thousand free apps that have been contributed so far, mostly
by people who paid for the privilege.
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Ira N224XS
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