If you're planning to publish an app on the App Store, the first decision you'll face is picking the right Apple Developer account type. Apple offers two main options: Individual and Corporate (Organization). The choice affects not just the price, but also how your app appears in the App Store, your legal responsibilities, and your team's access rights.
What Is an Individual Apple Developer Account?
An Individual account is designed for solo developers — one person who builds, publishes, and manages their apps. It costs $99/year (Apple's standard fee) and is the most common starting point for indie developers.
With an Individual account, your apps appear in the App Store under your personal name. This can be changed to a custom display name, but the underlying account is still tied to a single person. You can't add team members with granular role permissions — you're the only one with full access.
💡 Individual accounts are perfect for solo projects, MVP launches, and developers who want to test the market quickly without corporate overhead.
What Is a Corporate Apple Developer Account?
A Corporate (Organization) account is meant for companies, studios, and teams. It requires a legal entity (LLC, Inc., etc.) with a valid D-U-N-S Number from Dun & Bradstreet. The annual fee is also $99/year from Apple, but the verification process is more involved.
Key advantages of Corporate accounts:
- Your company name appears in the App Store instead of a personal name
- You can add up to 100 team members with different roles (Admin, Member, Developer, etc.)
- Better for white-label apps and enterprise distribution
- Stronger brand trust with end users
Individual vs Corporate — Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Individual | Corporate |
|---|---|---|
| App Store display name | Personal name | Company name |
| Team members | 1 (yourself) | Up to 100 |
| Legal entity required | No | Yes (D-U-N-S Number) |
| Apple fee per year | $99 | $99 |
| Our price | $350 | $650 |
| Best for | Solo devs, indie apps | Teams, studios, agencies |
| Setup complexity | Low | Higher |
Which Account Type Should You Choose?
The answer depends on your situation:
- Solo developer or small project: Go Individual. It's faster to set up, cheaper from us, and perfectly capable for most App Store publishing needs.
- Team of 2+ developers or client-facing app: Go Corporate. Your company name builds more trust with users, and you'll need team access roles as you scale.
- Agency or studio building apps for clients: Corporate is a must — clients expect their app to show a company name, not a developer's personal name.
- Testing / MVP stage: Individual works great. You can always migrate to Corporate later.
⚠️ Important: once an Individual account is created, you cannot convert it to a Corporate account directly. Apple requires you to enroll a separate Corporate account. This is why planning ahead matters.
What You Get When You Order From Us
When you buy an Apple Developer account through Apppleaccount.shop, regardless of type, you receive:
- Login and password for the Apple account
- Access to the associated email
- A dedicated Telegram chat for 2FA SMS codes (active 14 days free, then $5/month)
- Optional direct transfer to OctoBrowser or cookies file
- Optional domain and site transfer
- 7-day warranty — if the account wasn't used and gets banned, we replace it
- Payment only after you verify everything
GEO and Account Origin
We offer accounts from 10+ countries. The GEO of an account affects which App Store region it's primarily associated with, which can influence things like local payment methods, regional rankings, and tax setup.
Popular GEOs include US, UK, UAE, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and others. If you need a specific country not currently in stock, we accept pre-orders with no upfront payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I publish apps under a different name with an Individual account?
Yes — Apple allows you to set a custom display name for your developer profile, but the account itself is still legally tied to a person. This is not the same as a Corporate account where the company entity is the publisher.
How long does delivery take?
Usually same-day or within a few hours of your order being confirmed. We work through a trusted guarantor so you verify first, pay after.
Is there a limit on apps per account?
No official Apple limit on number of apps per account. Both Individual and Corporate can publish as many apps as needed.
Ready to Get Your Apple Developer Account?
Individual $350 · Corporate $650 · 10+ GEO · 7-day warranty · Payment after verification
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