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Description:
Open-source alternative to SimPholders, written in Swift
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.4.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ios simulator developer-tools swift macos
Install: brew install --cask opensim
About:
OpenSim is a lightweight, open-source utility that provides quick access to iOS simulators directly from the macOS menu bar. It simplifies managing and launching multiple simulator instances, offering a streamlined alternative to Xcode's built-in tools. The tool is built natively in Swift, ensuring high performance and seamless integration with the macOS ecosystem.
Key Features:
  • Menu bar access for instant simulator management
  • Support for multiple iOS simulator versions
  • Quick launch and app installation capabilities
  • Clean, native Swift interface
Use Cases:
  • Mobile developers needing rapid access to test devices
  • QA engineers managing multiple simulator configurations
  • Developers seeking a lightweight alternative to SimPholders
Alternatives:
  • SimPholders – OpenSim is free and open-source, while SimPholders is a paid commercial product
  • Xcode Organizer – More lightweight and faster than Xcode's built-in simulator manager
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 0.4.3 0 VERSION_BUMP ebf5a897
Jul 27, 2024 7:50pm 0.4.3 0 VERSION_BUMP b89cc24d