virtualbuddy ☆
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Description:
Virtualization tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.1,325@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @insidegui  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: virtualization ios development testing macos xcode
Install: brew install --cask virtualbuddy
About:
VirtualBuddy is a macOS virtualization tool designed specifically for running iOS and iPadOS apps on Apple Silicon Macs. It leverages Apple's Virtualization Framework to provide a seamless experience for developers who need to test their mobile applications in a desktop environment. The tool simplifies the process of creating and managing virtual machines for development and testing workflows.
Key Features:
  • Native iOS/iPadOS app execution on macOS
  • Seamless integration with Xcode and development workflows
  • Multiple virtual machine management with easy configuration
  • Support for both development and testing scenarios
Use Cases:
  • Developing and testing iOS apps directly on Mac without physical devices
  • Running iPad apps that are not available on macOS
  • Creating isolated environments for app compatibility testing
Alternatives:
  • UTM – More general-purpose virtualization, less focused on iOS development workflow
  • Parallels Desktop – Windows/Linux focused, not optimized for iOS development
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 14, 2025 1:46pm 2.1,325 0 VERSION_BUMP 8d28130c
Jul 30, 2024 3:54pm 1.6,129 0 VERSION_BUMP a159a9d1
Oct 30, 2023 10:39am 1.3.2,107 0 VERSION_BUMP 50720c52
Oct 2, 2023 9:10am 1.3.2,107 0 VERSION_BUMP b286533f
Sep 28, 2023 11:01pm 1.3,104 0 VERSION_BUMP ad10176e
Sep 28, 2023 8:52pm 1.3.1,105 0 VERSION_BUMP ee27694c
Sep 28, 2023 6:50pm 1.3,104 0 VERSION_BUMP 97880617
Sep 4, 2023 6:00am 1.2.2,10 0 VERSION_BUMP da1406e4
Dec 11, 2022 5:12am 1.2.2,10 0 VERSION_BUMP e8340006
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