Developers looking to test and develop iOS apps without a paid Apple Developer account can now do so using a free Apple ID, Xcode 7 or higher, and iOS 9, although a Mac is still required for Xcode. This setup allows developers to create, build, and run apps on their iOS devices by setting up a provisioning profile and using code signing features in Xcode. While this method is ideal for personal testing and development, it limits sharing with others and testing across multiple devices. To address these limitations, developers can use Ionic View to share apps more broadly or services like Ionic Package and PhoneGap Build to create IPA files for distribution. These tools provide a cost-effective and efficient way to develop and test iOS apps without the need for a paid developer account or direct access to a Mac.