ideviceinstaller ☆

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Description:
Tool for managing apps on iOS devices

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ios mobile development cli libimobiledevice

Install: brew install ideviceinstaller

About:
ideviceinstaller is a command-line utility that enables users to install, uninstall, and list applications on connected iOS devices. It communicates with the device's installation proxy service via libimobiledevice, providing a robust alternative to iTunes for app management. This tool is essential for developers and power users needing to manage app installations programmatically.

Key Features:

Install and uninstall IPAs on iOS devices
List installed applications and their metadata
Archive and restore app data
Command-line interface for automation

Use Cases:

Automating app deployment for iOS development testing
Managing applications on devices without using the App Store
System administrators managing fleets of test devices

Alternatives:

ios-deploy – More focused on deploying and debugging apps directly from Xcode
iTunes – Graphical interface but less suitable for automation and scripting

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 10:10am		1	VERSION_BUMP	388a57d1