How Can I Cross-Compile for OS X on Linux or Windows Without a Mac?

Cross-Compiling for OS X on Linux or Windows

For developers seeking to port C/C applications to OS X without a Mac, there are several solutions depending on the operating system used.

Linux

Linux users have access to a prebuilt GCC cross-compiler that leverages Apple's modified GCC sources. This cross-compiler can be obtained at:

https://launchpad.net/~flosoft/ archive/cross-apple

Windows

In recent years, industry-leading IDEs such as Visual Studio and Embarcadero's RadStudio have introduced support for cross-building applications for OS X, iOS, and Android from Windows.

• Visual Studio:
  https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Visual-Studio/Connect-event-2014/311
• Embarcadero RadStudio: Supports building OS X/iOS/Android apps on Windows.

Additional Options

As mentioned by user Thomas, there are additional cross-compilation tools available. However, it's important to note that for all these options, a physical Mac or iOS device is still necessary for testing the application's functionality.

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