Would I need the latest Xcode to create a private app?

mukhtar98 wrote:

Hi, if I want to create a private iOS app (latest version of iOS), then would I need the latest version of Xcode as well or can I still use previous versions?

I’m not quite sure what you mean by “private iOS app”. That could mean something you’re using for yourself entirely locally, or an app that is unlisted and not openly published, or potentially a B2B app.

Apple requires particular versions of Xcode for app store submissions whether the app is published or unlisted or B2B, but you can use whatever macOS and Xcode combination works for your own local activities outside the app store.

The number of devices and installs permitted and the duration of the app installs is fairly limited for the non-paid tier developer enrollments.

Tools that far back (2016) are likely going to be a problem, yes.

Xcode 8.2.1 was intended for much older versions: Xcode Release Notes

There are some vendors that rent access to macOS, as an alternative.

Try it. 🤷‍♀️

I’ve never tried to build and install any apps built using Xcode that far back.

You won’t have any recent simulators, so it’ll all be on-device, assuming that works.