iOS App Tester (AXe CLI)

Overview

Test and automate iOS Simulator applications using AXe, a command-line tool that leverages Apple's Accessibility APIs for programmatic simulator control. AXe runs as a single binary with no server setup required.

When to Use

• Automating iOS Simulator UI interactions for testing
• Auditing accessibility labels and VoiceOver descriptions
• Recording test execution videos
• Scripting repeatable test scenarios
• CI/CD pipeline iOS testing integration

Prerequisites

• macOS with Xcode installed
• iOS Simulator (included with Xcode)
• Homebrew (for installation)