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NeoSimulator v0.2.0

NeoSimulator is now a standalone macOS app with an integrated device browser, live device screens, and settings inspectors. Continue using Xcode for Build & Run.

New Features

  • Browse, search, and filter simulators, physical devices, and virtual machines. Create, clone, rename, and manage simulators, including paired iPhone and Apple Watch devices.
  • View device screens in the main window or separate compact windows. Move between them without interrupting connections or recordings, and zoom or pan simulator screens.
  • Run Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro simulators with platform-specific controls. iPhone Duo includes rotation and fold posture controls.
  • View and control supported physical devices and virtual machines. Physical-device screen viewing requires a cable connection and Camera access.
  • Inspect device information, manage installed apps and profiles, export or replace app data, and preview or download reports where supported.
  • Adjust appearance, accessibility, location, and audio settings in the inspector, including Bold Text, Display Zoom, and Slow Animations on supported simulators.
  • Record screens, export simulator recordings as animated GIFs, and drag captures from floating thumbnails. Install .app and .ipa files or import media by dropping them onto a device screen.
  • Use native keyboard layouts and trackpad gestures on supported simulators, capture keyboard shortcuts, and synchronize the clipboard between the Mac and connected simulators.
  • Connect external displays and CarPlay where supported, and test app resizing on compatible devices.
  • Select the Xcode installation used for UI frameworks in Settings and restart NeoSimulator while keeping simulators running.

Migration Notes

  • Install NeoSimulator.app from the DMG by dragging it to Applications. The xcode-simulator-host CLI and Legacy mode are no longer provided.
  • Choose NeoSimulator or Device Hub under Settings → General → Preferred Display Host. Quitting NeoSimulator restores Xcode’s previous display settings.
  • Existing simulator devices and NeoSimulator preferences are retained. Keep ~/Library/Application Support/xcode-simulator-host/state.plist for Restore Original Settings….

See the CLI migration guide for details.

Requirements

Apple Silicon Mac, macOS 26.4 or later, and Xcode 27 or later with simulator runtimes installed.

Full Changelog: v0.1.1...v0.2.0

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