Distribution of .ipa file for testing

I have developed an app using Xamarin/Visual Studio and now need to give to other team members for testing.

Do I have to have an apple's developer account ($99 membership/year) to distribute .ipa file through either HockeyApp, TestFlight or itunes Connect to beta testers?

Or is there a way to add multiple testers/devices (I need 5) under same provisioning profile without paying the membership?

Thanks,

Posted on May 3, 2018 10:48 AM

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