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B4i
What B4i is
B4i is a paid development tool for creating native iOS applications from a Windows IDE. It includes a WYSIWYG designer, app packaging, and an iOS simulator. Developers familiar with B4A can reuse most code across Android and iOS projects. The maker says B4i can create fully native iOS apps without a local Mac. Its Hosted Mac Builder supports development and App Store uploads, but hosted projects are limited to 50mb. A local Mac enables simulator use without an Apple developer account. Listed requirements include an Apple developer account, an iOS device running iOS 11 or later, and a Windows 7 64-bit PC or virtual machine. Release builds contain 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. Licenses are per developer, and applications built with B4i are royalty free. Perpetual plans start at $59, paid once; hosted-builder combinations are also available. There is no trial, but a 30-day full money-back guarantee includes the builder service.
Who it suits
It suits developers targeting native iOS while working from Windows, especially those wanting reusable code or hosted Mac compilation.
What it does well
- Native iOS development from Windows
- WYSIWYG visual designer
- Hosted App Store upload option
- Code reuse with B4A concepts
- Royalty-free applications
What to know first
- No trial version
- Hosted projects limited to 50mb
- Apple developer account is listed as required
- Some plans require a local Mac
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| B4i Enterprise | Perpetual license · Requires a local Mac computer · 2 years of free upgrades · Full access to the forums | $119, paid once |
| B4i Enterprise + Hosted Builder | Perpetual license; Hosted Mac Builder (1 year) · Mac is not required · 2 years of free upgrades · Full access to the forums | $145, paid once |
| Hosted Mac Builder | Per year · For existing B4i owners · Hosted builder projects up to 50mb | $26 a year |
| B4i Standard | Perpetual license · Requires a local Mac computer · 2 months of free upgrades · Full access to the forums | $59, paid once |
| B4i Standard + Hosted Builder | Perpetual license; Hosted Mac Builder (1 year) · Mac is not required · 2 months of free upgrades · Full access to the forums | $85, paid once |
As b4x.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
B4i offers Windows-based native iOS development with visual design and optional hosted Mac compilation. Buyers should check the project-size limit and listed Apple, device, and Windows requirements.
Facts from B4i's own pages
- Compilation architectures
- In Release mode, compiled apps include binaries for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures as required by Apple. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Cross-platform code
- B4i follows the same concepts as B4A and allows developers to reuse most code to build apps for Android and iOS. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Hosted builder
- The Hosted Mac Builder supports development and app upload to Apple's App Store without a local Mac, and is limited to projects up to 50mb. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- IDE and design
- The product page lists a modern IDE and a WYSIWYG designer. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- License terms
- The store says licenses are per developer and apps built with B4i are royalty free. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Local Mac option
- Using a local Mac allows development with the iOS simulator without an Apple developer account. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Anywhere Software says it has specialized in mobile development since 2005 and develops rapid application development tools for various platforms. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Native apps without local Mac
- The maker says B4i can develop 100% native iOS apps without a local Mac computer. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purchase and delivery
- The store lists credit card, PayPal, wire transfer, Amazon, GiroPay, Sofort, and Alipay, and says buyers receive an email with the full-version link and license file. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- B4i is a development tool for native iOS applications. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The listed requirements are an Apple developer account, an iOS device running iOS 11 or later, and a Windows 7 64-bit PC or VM for the IDE. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs technical questions to its forum and says it answers presales and general support email within 24 hours. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial and refund
- There is no trial version; the maker offers a 30-day full money-back guarantee including the Mac builder service. · b4x.com, 7 Oct 2026
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