On the recordRead 7 Oct 202613 facts
B4i
Plans and prices
Hosted Mac Builder
$26a year
For existing B4i owners · Hosted builder projects up to 50mb
Read 7 Oct 2026 · b4x.com
B4i Standard
$59one-time
Requires a local Mac computer · 2 months of free upgrades · Full access to the forums
Read 7 Oct 2026 · b4x.com
B4i Standard + Hosted Builder
$85one-time
Mac is not required · 2 months of free upgrades · Full access to the forums
Read 7 Oct 2026 · b4x.com
B4i Enterprise
$119one-time
Requires a local Mac computer · 2 years of free upgrades · Full access to the forums
Read 7 Oct 2026 · b4x.com
B4i Enterprise + Hosted Builder
$145one-time
Mac is not required · 2 years of free upgrades · Full access to the forums
Read 7 Oct 2026 · b4x.com
On the record
- Compilation architectures
- In Release mode, compiled apps include binaries for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures as required by Apple.b4x.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 7 Oct 2026
- IDE and design
- The product page lists a modern IDE and a WYSIWYG designer.b4x.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License terms
- The store says licenses are per developer and apps built with B4i are royalty free.b4x.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Local Mac option
- Using a local Mac allows development with the iOS simulator without an Apple developer account.b4x.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- B4i is a development tool for native iOS applications.b4x.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 7 Oct 2026
