How do I get the option to create an iOS solution in Xamarin Studio?

Question

I've installed Xamarin Studio and I can create Android solution just fine. I don't have the option to create iOS projects though.

I've tried reinstalling multiple times but no change. Running Windows 8.

Answer 1

Currently it is not possible to develop for iOS using Xamarin Studio on Windows.

If you want to use Windows, you can use Visual Studio (if you also have a Xamarin.iOS Business license).

If you want to use Xamarin Studio, you can do so on a Mac (this will work with any license).

Note that you will always need a Mac around, even if you're using Visual Studio.

Answer 2

I dug up a forum post that states that Xamarin Studio only supports iOS on Mac. I didn't see this anywhere in any of the tutorials or documentation so hopefully this will help someone else.

Answer 3

I tried installing Xamarin in Mac OS, and i could able to create successfully iOS project both in the simulator as well as in the iPhone Device.