Installer Builder – Installer Solution for Xojo Apps
Installer Builder is a dedicated utility designed to simplify and standardise the final distribution step for Xojo applications for macOS.
It is entirely built in Xojo, using native Xojo capabilities, and is actively used to prepare apps for:
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App Store submission
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Direct website distribution
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Professional client delivery
Installer Builder is offered at USD 9.99, making it an accessible and lightweight alternative for developers who want a practical installer solution without relying on expensive or discontinued third-party tools.
What Installer Builder does
Installer Builder allows you to:
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Select compiled Xojo app
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Include additional resources such as manuals, help files, licenses, or supporting data
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Generate a platform-appropriate installer in a single, coherent process
The tool focuses on real-world publishing needs and a repeatable release workflow.
Design philosophy
Installer Builder was created with the following principles in mind:
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Built entirely in Xojo
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Simplicity over complexity
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No unnecessary dependencies
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Respect for platform conventions
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Optimised for developers shipping Xojo apps professionally
It is especially useful for developers who:
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Maintain multiple apps
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Distribute both via the App Store and their own website
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Want consistent, predictable release results
Community relevance
Installer Builder is shared as a practical Extra for the Xojo community, shaped by years of experience publishing and maintaining commercial Xojo software across platforms.
Feedback, ideas, and discussion are always welcome.
Best regards
Nic