iOS App Publishing Guide

Turn your CRM into an iPhone app

iOS APP PUBLISHING GUIDE

Complete beginner-friendly steps to turn your CRM into an iPhone app on the App Store

Your HVAC CRM is already a fully-functional web app. Now you'll turn it into an iOS app that installs on iPhones and iPads.

WHAT IS AN APPLE DEVELOPER ACCOUNT? It's Apple's official program for creating apps. You pay $99/year and get access to: • App Store distribution (reach millions of iPhone users) • iOS SDK (tools to build apps) • App signing certificates (security) • TestFlight (testing before launch) • Analytics (see how many people use your app)

YOUR CRM AS AN APP: Your current web app will become an iOS app. The same functionality: • Lead management • Job scheduling • Invoicing • Team collaboration All packaged as an iPhone app users can download from the App Store.

WHY DO THIS? • Native app experience (faster, smoother) • App Store discoverability • Send push notifications to users • Works offline with caching • Professional branding (your own app)

TIMELINE

Day 1
Create Apple ID + enroll in Developer Program ($99)
Day 2-3
Apple approves enrollment (usually overnight)
Day 4-5
Create certificates, install Xcode, build app
Day 6
Create App Store listing, submit for review
Day 7-8
Apple reviews app (24-48 hours), app goes live

COSTS

Apple Developer Program (annual)$99 USD
Mac (required for development)$1,200+ (one-time)
Base44 CRM (your app platform)Included
Total First Year$99 (+ Mac)

If selling the app or in-app purchases, Apple takes 30% commission of revenue.