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