isimulator ☆

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Description:
Utility to control and manage the Simulator

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.3.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ios simulator development testing cli xcode

Install: brew install --cask isimulator

About:
iSimulator is a command-line utility designed to streamline the management of iOS simulators. It allows developers to install, uninstall, and manage device states directly from the terminal, bypassing the cumbersome Xcode interface. The tool significantly speeds up development workflows by providing quick access to simulator operations and status monitoring.

Key Features:

Install and uninstall simulators without opening Xcode
List available runtimes and devices
Boot, shutdown, and manage simulator states
Erase simulator content and settings
Fast and lightweight CLI interface

Use Cases:

Automating simulator setup in CI/CD pipelines
Quickly resetting simulators during development
Managing multiple iOS versions for testing compatibility

Alternatives:

xcrun simctl – Native Apple CLI tool with more verbose syntax; iSimulator provides a more user-friendly interface
Simulator Manager – GUI-based alternative; iSimulator is CLI-focused for automation

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:19pm	3.3.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	71d61f0e
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm	3.3.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	56bef6f9