小公司iOS防疫应用分发受阻：如何自动获取用户UUID？

Hey there, I totally get the frustration of manually chasing down UUIDs every time you need to distribute your防疫类应用—been there with niche apps that can’t make it to the App Store either. Here are some reliable paid services that handle automatic UUID collection and let customers download your app seamlessly:

• Firebase App Distribution (Blaze Plan)
  While the free tier has limits, the paid Blaze plan lets you set up a custom download link that automatically collects a user’s device UUID and registers it to your Ad Hoc provisioning profile. Customers just click the link, go through a simple prompt, and can install the app right away. It also ties into Firebase’s other tools like crash reporting, which is a bonus for small teams.

• Microsoft App Center (Paid Tiers)
  Formerly HockeyApp, App Center’s paid plans support automatic device registration for Ad Hoc distributions. Share your app’s install link with customers, and the service will handle UUID collection, add the device to your developer account (with your approval, if you want), and let them install the app in one flow. It’s super intuitive for both you and your users.

• TestFairy (Premium Plans)
  TestFairy is built specifically for app testing and distribution, and their premium tiers include automatic UUID capture. When customers visit your custom download page, the service detects their device, collects the UUID, registers it to your profile, and guides them through installation. You can even brand the download page to match your company’s look, which is nice for client-facing distributions.

• Diawi (Advanced Plans)
  Diawi’s advanced paid plans take the hassle out of UUID collection. Send customers a link, and they’ll be able to register their device automatically (no manual UUID input needed) before downloading the app. It’s a lightweight option if you don’t need extra tools like crash reporting, just a straightforward way to distribute.

Quick Notes to Keep in Mind: #

• All these services require a valid Apple Developer account (individual or enterprise) since they rely on Apple’s Ad Hoc or Enterprise signing mechanisms.
• Even though your app can’t go to the App Store, make sure you’re following Apple’s guidelines for Ad Hoc/Enterprise distribution to avoid any issues with your developer account.
• Check each service’s tier limits (like number of devices or monthly downloads) to pick one that fits your small team’s needs.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Imran