Should I get an Apple Developer program account to develop my application or can I do it without it and then submit it obviously through an Apple Developer Progam?
IOS – What are the tools and/or advantages of developing your app with a Apple Developer Program account
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Best Answer
There's no need to pay for a developer license to use Xcode, compile and run things in the simulator and even to install your software on your devices (macOS, tvOS, watchOS, iOS) for testing and even use as long as you're putting your personal code on your personal devices.
When you do need to pay is when you want one of any of these:
Go without the paid access until you need one or more of the above services. See this link for more details - https://help.apple.com/developer-account/#/dev7a05c5ce1