The Short Answer
- ✅ Individual — for solo developers publishing under their own name
- ✅ Corporate — for companies, studios, and teams who need team access and a company brand on the App Store
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Individual ($350) | Corporate ($650) |
|---|---|---|
| App Store publisher name | Personal name | Company name |
| Team members | Only you | Multiple roles |
| Legal entity required | No | Yes (LLC, Inc., etc.) |
| App Store presence | Personal brand | Company brand |
| Transfer to OctoBrowser | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7-day guarantee | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2FA via Telegram | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price (ready-made) | $350 | $650 |
Individual Account — Full Details
An Individual Apple Developer account is registered to a single person. When you publish an app, the App Store displays your personal name as the developer. This works perfectly for solo developers, freelancers, and independent creators who aren't building under a brand.
Key advantages of Individual:
- Lower cost ($350 for a ready-made account)
- No legal entity required
- Faster to set up and transfer
- Perfect for personal projects and indie apps
Limitations of Individual:
- Only one team member (you)
- Publisher name is a person, not a company
- Can't add team roles (no admins, developers, testers)
- Less professional appearance for B2B or enterprise apps
Corporate Account — Full Details
A Corporate (Organization) Apple Developer account is registered to a legal entity — an LLC, Inc., or equivalent. The App Store displays the company name. This is the standard choice for studios, agencies, and product teams.
Key advantages of Corporate:
- Publish under a company or brand name
- Add team members with role-based access (Admin, Developer, Finance, etc.)
- More professional appearance on the App Store
- Better for client work and enterprise clients
- Suitable for managing multiple apps across a team
Limitations of Corporate:
- Higher price ($650 for ready-made)
- Requires a legal entity for original registration
💡 When buying a ready-made Corporate account, you don't need to have your own legal entity. The account is already registered and transferred to you with full credentials.
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Individual if you:
- Work alone and don't need team access
- Are publishing personal projects or indie games
- Don't mind your name appearing as the developer on the App Store
- Want to minimize costs
Choose Corporate if you:
- Run a studio, agency, or product company
- Need to add team members with different roles
- Want a company/brand name on the App Store listing
- Are building apps for clients or investors who expect a professional structure
If you're unsure — start with an Individual account. You can always purchase a separate Corporate account later when your team grows. Many studios maintain both types for different projects.
What About the Price Difference?
The $300 price difference between Individual ($350) and Corporate ($650) reflects the additional capabilities and the legal entity backing of Corporate accounts. For studios that need team management and a company brand, this is a worthwhile investment. For solo developers, Individual is the smarter, more economical choice.
Renewal Pricing
Both Individual and Corporate accounts can be renewed when the annual Apple Developer subscription expires. The renewal service costs $200 regardless of account type and covers the subscription cost entirely. Payment is made only after successful renewal.
Summary
The decision between Individual and Corporate comes down to one key question: do you need team access and a company brand? If yes — Corporate is the right call. If no — Individual saves you $300 and works just as well for publishing apps to the App Store.
Both account types come with the same guarantees: 7-day replacement warranty, 2FA via Telegram, OctoBrowser transfer, and dedicated support.