AFAIK that hasn't been true for a very long time. You can install apps via xcode for your own phone for free for a while: https://developer.apple.com/support/co

AFAIK that hasn't been true for a very long time. You can install apps via xcode for your own phone for free for a while: https://developer.apple.com/support/compare-memberships/ https://developer.apple.com/support/compare-memberships/ It's distribution that costs money, which makes sense because humans review that you're following their privacy polices etc.