IPABUILD
Revolutionary macOS cloud-based compilation cluster.
71 followers
Revolutionary macOS cloud-based compilation cluster.
71 followers
ipabuild breaks through with end-to-end integrated innovation among similar tools. It offers zero-configuration launch on Windows/Mac, no Xcode dependencies or version issues. With auto-certificate matching for stable signing, it integrates anti-association + 3-minute ultra-fast compilation,it’s efficient, practical, and standout.
This looks super useful, especially for small teams and indie devs who don’t want to babysit macOS VMs and Xcode versions all day. The fact that ipabuild runs from Windows/Mac with zero local Xcode setup, auto‑handles certificates, dependencies, and multi‑version packaging is a big deal for anyone who’s ever been burned by signing hell or random CI/macOS glitches.
I also like that it supports multiple frameworks (native iOS, Flutter, React Native, etc.) and generates installable packages in real time--that’s exactly where a lot of “generic CI” solutions start to feel clunky.
The claim of cutting 80% of packaging/distribution time and already being used by 700+ companies is pretty impressive, and the 5 free IPA bundles is a smart, low-friction way to let people validate it in their own pipeline.
A few things I’d be curious about:
How do you handle security around certificates/profiles in the cloud?
Any plans for deeper CI/CD integrations (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Bitrise migration helpers, etc.)?
Roadmap for supporting things like automatic release notes, dSYMs/symbol uploads, and store uploads?
Overall, this scratches a very real pain point in iOS dev. Bookmarked to try on our next project. 🚀
@jocky Hi there! We’re absolutely thrilled by your detailed feedback 🥳—it means the world to us that you’ve perfectly grasped the original vision behind ipabuild!
You nailed the core pain points we set out to solve: no more babysitting VMs, dealing with Xcode headaches, or getting stuck in signing hell—all to deliver a seamless, cross-platform packaging solution for small teams and indie developers. We’re stoked that the 5 free packaging quotas and multi-framework support resonated with you—these were intentionally designed to let everyone validate the tool with low friction in real-world workflows.
Locally stored files and network transmissions both use encryption protocols.
We’ll consider the second and third points in our future plans.
We’re super excited to hear about your experience with ipabuild on your next project～ If you run into any issues, have more questions, or want to suggest features, feel free to reach out anytime! Your input will help us refine the tool to better fit the needs of teams like yours.
Thank you again for your thoughtful review and support—we’re thrilled to have you join our user community! 🚀
Hey producthunt friends 👋
We’re the developers behind ipabuild.
Every day at work, we spent hours setting up a macOS virtual machine for each client.
To be honest… most IPA building processes are still cumbersome today—it’s a huge waste of time, and we’d had enough of this inefficiency.
Configuring certificates means constant pitfalls, Compilation waits are so long they break your focus, Distributing test builds requires sending packages one by one, And compatibility with different iOS versions keeps causing errors.
So over the past few months, we built the tool we’ve always wanted—a more efficient solution for IPA building and distribution.
Introducing ipabuild 🎉—turning IPA building from "time-consuming hassle" to "one-click done".
ipabuild is a cloud-based compilation accelerator for iOS developers!
It lets you:
💻 Operate directly on Windows/MacOS—no local Mac/Xcode setup needed
⚡ Automatically handle dependency installation, certificate signing, and multi-version packaging
⏰ Support multiple frameworks (native iOS, Flutter, React Native, etc.) with real-time installable package generation
📊 For small-to-medium teams and indie developers alike—say goodbye to environment issues and ship packages fast!
We’re still in the rapid iteration phase, but ipabuild’s impact on development workflows is clear—it’s trusted by 700+ internet companies and saves them 80% of packaging and distribution time.
To celebrate the official launch, we’re offering 5 free IPA bundles for you to try risk-free.
If you’re satisfied, feel free to contact us to purchase. If you have any thoughts after trying it—whether it’s optimization suggestions, feature requests, or experience feedback—feel free to let us know.
Your voice is what drives ipabuild to get better 🙏
👉 Click here to try it now
🌐 Official website:
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https://www.ipabuild.com/en
Can previous code data be recovered after the virtual machine is restored to a clean environment?
@kaining_luo well，Thank you for your support and comment😘😘，
@kaining_luo This is a common concern for many developers who use virtual machines to package IPAs! Let’s clarify the core conclusion first:
If your code and IPA packaging-related data (e.g., certificates, project configurations, compilation caches) are only stored locally on the virtual machine, they cannot be directly recovered after restoring to a clean environment. However, when using ipabuild, we have multiple ways to help you avoid this risk:
Code layer: We recommend hosting your project code in a Git repository (such as GitHub/GitLab). After restoring the virtual machine, you only need to pull the code from the repository and directly connect it to ipabuild for packaging—no reliance on local code in the virtual machine at all;
Packaging configuration layer: ipabuild supports saving packaging templates (including core information like certificates, Bundle ID, and dependency configurations) in the cloud. Even if the virtual machine is reset, you can directly call the saved configurations by logging into your ipabuild account, without tedious reconfiguration;
Historical artifacts layer: ipabuild retains your past IPA packaging records and generated IPA files. After restoring the environment, you can download historical packaged artifacts directly from the backend without recompiling.
Additional tip: If you accidentally restored the virtual machine without backing up, check the virtual machine’s snapshots/backups first (e.g., the snapshot function of VMware/Parallels)—some tools can restore to the state with data. For long-term use, combining ipabuild’s cloud-based configurations with code hosting is the most secure approach, completely eliminating reliance on local data in the virtual machine.
Sheet0
Congrats team!!! Also, my question for you guys is what key guarantees can ipabuild provide for app clone development?
@wenwei_zhang Thank you for your support and comment—your insights are really great! 😊Provides independent compilation environment, anti-association protection, and fast compilation services, ensuring a worry-free development process.
Typeless
Does the compilation speed include IPA file generation and dovvnload time?
@yuki1028 Nope～ Those 3-5 minutes only cover the compilation process (including environment loading and execution) plus the time to generate the IPA file. Download time depends on your network condition though
Will submitting multiple compilation requests at the same time affect the speed of individual requests?
@chant_lian No. 400+ cloud Mac clusters can process multiple requests in parallel, and the compilation speed for individual requests remains 3-5 minutes.
Typeless
This looks genuinely interesting! Anything that promises to cut down on the Xcode/VM setup pain is worth a look. Definitely checking out those 5 free IPA bundles. Thanks for building this!
@huang_song_
So thrilled to get your approval 🥳
When we built ipabuild initially, we just wanted to help everyone get rid of the hassle of Xcode configuration and VM setup, making the packaging process simpler and more stress-free～
The free IPA packaging quota you mentioned comes with absolutely no strings attached—it covers both native projects and cross-platform projects seamlessly!If you run into any issues during your experience or have any feature optimization suggestions, feel free to let me know anytime!
Your feedback is the biggest motivation for our iterations, and we’re really looking forward to hearing about your user experience～
Thanks for your support! 😊