The app can already run on iOS if you build an IPA from the source. As for publishing on the App Store, I don’t want to pay Apple’s yearly fee until I have a way to recover the cost.

So, how do I run Boorusama on iOS? /genq /nm

https://docs.flutter.dev/deployment/ios

You need to build IPA from the source code. I wouldn't recommend it though, unless you are a developer since it's complicated.

Sorry for being late, but yes, it's complex, as how you described it.

it was so complex for me (cuz i'm completly newbie about macOS) but success.

1. make sure installed Cocoapods and flutterfire configure working fine
2. update deps 'searchfield' from flutter command (it's cause building error)
3. edit lib/foundation/firebase/flutterfire-config.sh (for change firebase project id) and run FROM PROJECT DIRECTORY (need twice. dev and prod or just copy and paste/rename file)
4. run ipa.sh (need args. dev or prod, it's 1st time)
5. if build success, check build/ios directory and edit ipa.sh (line 19 or 27 directory and .app folder might different)
6. run ipa.sh again or manually excute making ipa commands
7. sign ipa (from build/ directory) yourself (p12, selfsign, or TrollStore)

These are just some simple tips. I don't know enough about iOS apps or flutter to write an accurate guide.

Just built successfully following @Garry050 's manual.

Prepare a Mac OS

Since I don't have a mac hardware, I used a virtual machine following this guide: https://forum.amd-osx.com/threads/mac-os-install-on-amd-ryzen-vmware-opencore-improved-performance-works-with-sequoia-sonoma-etc.4696/

This only works on AMD Ryzen processors.

I choose macOS 14.6.1.

Install Dependencies

• Go to App Store and install XCode. Then sudo xcodebuild -license

• Install iOS SDK: xcodebuild -downloadPlatform iOS

• Install CocoaPods:

  sudo gem install cocoapods
  

  It will complian about the version of Ruby, so some packages must be installed individually:

  sudo gem install securerandom -v 0.3.2
  sudo gem install drb -v 2.0.6 
  sudo gem install activesupport -v 6.1.7.10
  sudo gem install zeitwerk -v 2.6.18 
  sudo gem install activesupport -v 6.1.7.10
  sudo gem install cocoapods
  

  Downgrade concurrent-ruby to 1.3.4:

  sudo gem uninstall concurrent-ruby
  sudo gem install concurrent-ruby -v 1.3.4
  

• Install Flutter: https://docs.flutter.dev/get-started/install/macos/mobile-ios#download-then-install-flutter

• Install Firebase_CLI: https://firebase.google.com/docs/cli?hl=zh-cn#mac-linux-auto-script

  Login to Firebase_CLI:

  firebase login
  

  Go to Firebase console to accept terms and create a new project: https://console.firebase.google.com/

  If you don't accept the terms, you will get an error in later steps.

• Install packages:

  flutter pub get
  flutter pub run build_runner build --delete-conflicting-outputs
  

• Update searchfield: flutter pub upgrade searchfield

Build

• Config Firebase:

  Edit lib/foundation/firebase/flutterfire-config.sh and change Firebase project name to your own.

  dart pub global activate flutterfire_cli
  sh lib/foundation/firebase/flutterfire-config.sh dev
  sh lib/foundation/firebase/flutterfire-config.sh prod
  

  In the interactive mode, select "iOS" only. Use space key to deselect all other options.

• Build

  flutter build ios --release --no-codesign --flavor dev --dart-define-from-file env/dev.json -t lib/main.dart -v
  

  If stuck at "compiling, linking and signing...", check your network connection - Firebase is uploading debug symbols.

  After the build is done, you will get a build/ios/iphoneos/Boorusama-DEV.app folder.

  Last step, package the app:

  cd build/ios
  mv iphoneos Payload
  zip -ro myapp.ipa Payload
  

  Use Sideloadly or TrollStore to install the app on your device.