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Paid plans start at $8.25/mo.
TestFlight has no separate price listed in the published material. The pricing record puts access for developers distributing TestFlight builds under the Apple Developer Program at $99 per year, equivalent to $8.25 a month when billed annually; monthly billing is not published. The record lists up to 100 internal testers, 10,000 external testers per app and 100 apps tested at a time. Apple’s homepage names TestFlight but does not explain the product.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Developer Program | $8.25 | — | Developers distributing TestFlight builds |
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
Annual billing
The listed $8.25 monthly equivalent is billed annually at $99; a month-to-month option is not published.
No free plan listed
The published pricing record lists no free plan for the Apple Developer Program.
Build expiry
The listed plan says builds expire after 90 days; no renewal or build-related fee is published.
Tester and app caps
The record lists 100 internal testers, 10,000 external testers per app, 30 devices per internal tester, and 100 apps tested at a time.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small internal beta | Apple Developer Program | The listed allowance covers up to 100 internal testers, with up to 30 devices per internal tester. |
| Large external beta | Apple Developer Program | The record lists up to 10,000 external testers per app. |
| Teams testing many apps | Apple Developer Program | The listed limit is up to 100 apps tested at a time. |
04Is TestFlight worth the money?
The published pricing record ties TestFlight builds to the Apple Developer Program at $99 a year. Apple’s homepage also lists beta software, beta testing tools and app analytics as program benefits, but does not explain TestFlight’s workflow or tool details. The tester and app caps are specific; what the product does in practice is less clear from the published information. We’d weigh the membership against its broader benefits, rather than treat it as a clearly priced standalone testing tool.
TestFlight pricing FAQ
How do you use TestFlight?
Apple’s homepage lists TestFlight in Featured downloads and says the Apple Developer Program includes beta testing tools, but it does not explain TestFlight’s setup or tester invitation steps. The published material therefore does not provide a step-by-step workflow.
How much does an Apple iOS developer account cost?
The published pricing record lists the Apple Developer Program at $99 per year, or $8.25 per month billed annually. Monthly billing is not published, and the published material does not list a separate TestFlight price.
Does Apple take 30%?
The published Apple Developer homepage and pricing details do not state an App Store commission rate. They mention App Store distribution as a program benefit, but that is not enough to confirm whether Apple takes 30% or when a commission applies.
Is the Apple Developer Program worth it?
It may suit developers who need the listed beta testing access and can use the program’s other stated benefits, including beta software and app analytics. The $99 annual price and tester limits are clear in the published record; TestFlight’s workflow and detailed tools are not.