Testing iOS Application

If someone can assists me , My developer is creating the IOS application I have given him my apple Developer account , he asked me to give UDID and then I would be able to install the app , is there any other way to do that without UDID . I do not want to share with him the UDID of my Iphone.

need suggestion or work around its for knowledge sharing.

TestFlight:
- Apple provides TestFlight, a platform for over-the-air distribution of beta builds. Developers can use TestFlight to invite users to test their apps without requiring UDID.
- Ask your developer if they can upload the app to TestFlight and invite you to join the testing group.
Ad Hoc Distribution:
- Developers can create an ad hoc distribution provisioning profile that allows them to distribute the app to a limited number of devices without going through the App Store.
- Your developer can create an ad hoc build and provide you with an IPA file. You can then install this IPA file using tools like Xcode or third-party services.
Build and Install Locally:
- If the developer is willing to provide you with the source code, you can build the app locally using Xcode on your machine and install it on your device. This requires some technical knowledge and access to a Mac with Xcode installed.
Apple Developer Account Access:
- Instead of providing your UDID, you can ask the developer to add your Apple ID as a team member with the necessary roles. This way, you'll have access to the necessary certificates and profiles, allowing you to build and install the app on your own.

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Jithu Thomas2y ago
1. TestFlight:
  
  Apple provides TestFlight, a platform for over-the-air distribution of beta builds. Developers can use TestFlight to invite users to test their apps without requiring UDID.
  
  Ask your developer if they can upload the app to TestFlight and invite you to join the testing group.
2. Ad Hoc Distribution:
  
  Developers can create an ad hoc distribution provisioning profile that allows them to distribute the app to a limited number of devices without going through the App Store.
  
  Your developer can create an ad hoc build and provide you with an IPA file. You can then install this IPA file using tools like Xcode or third-party services.
3. Build and Install Locally:
  
  If the developer is willing to provide you with the source code, you can build the app locally using Xcode on your machine and install it on your device. This requires some technical knowledge and access to a Mac with Xcode installed.
4. Apple Developer Account Access:
  
  Instead of providing your UDID, you can ask the developer to add your Apple ID as a team member with the necessary roles. This way, you'll have access to the necessary certificates and profiles, allowing you to build and install the app on your own.
Srinivasan Ramamoorthi4y ago
There are simulators that you can use for validation.
Delpin Susai Raj4y ago
UDID is required for internal app release, There is no possible way
Amit Gupta5y ago
Use simulator instead of physical iphone. When it is finalized for production then try by yourself