Alternatives for iOS XCode 12.5/13 Build Automation?

[Grazer2]

Hello,

Any recommendations on setups for automizing iOS XCode 12.5/13 builds? I’d like to start looking into alternatives for UCB.

Regards,

Jürgen

[dirty-rectangle]

You can build the xcode project in UCB and then compile it elsewhere using xcode 12.5/13

[Question] How can I use UCB to create an iOS build folder (NOT an .ipa file)?

Hi, I'm trying to utilize Unity Cloud Build to export an iOS build folder identical to the one produced by a local build from the Editor. I understand that UCB uses Fastlane to create a .ipa file. However, I'm looking for a way to bypass or disable that part of the Cloud Build process so I'm left with the normal folder. The reason for this is that I'm embedding my Unity build in a larger native iOS project. I need the standard build folder, not the .ipa file, so I can place it inside the con…

[tonemcbride]

If you use your own Mac then it’s pretty straightforward to automate builds using some basic bash scripts (or you can use an online service like macincloud which we’ve had success with too). UCB uses Fastlane so you could use that locally too.

If it’s just an xCode project then Apple now have ‘xCode cloud’ which lets you build directly to TestFlight or you could use a service like AppCenter.

[PeachyPixels]

@Grazer2

Any recommendations on setups for automizing iOS XCode 12.5/13 builds? I’d like to start looking into alternatives for UCB.

I know someone who is successfully using MS DevOps for multi-plat builds (inc. Unity)

It’s a little more involved and not as seamlessly integrated (compared to UCB) but most of the work appeared to be around setting up the pipelines. Once configured, it seems to be mainly toolset updates that require further work.

I’ve not used it though, so can’t say for sure.

That said, even with all its faults UCB does make my life (as a solo dev) a lot easier, so I’m sticking with it for now.