iOS Simulator

Manage iOS Simulator devices and test app behavior from the command line using xcrun simctl. Covers the full device lifecycle, app deployment, push and location simulation, permission control, screenshot and video recording, log streaming, and compile-time simulator detection.

For common subcommands, syntax, and examples, see references/simctl-commands.md.

Contents

• Device Lifecycle
• App Install and Launch
• Testing Workflows
• Screenshot and Video Recording
• Log Streaming
• Compile-Time Simulator Detection
• Simulator Limitations
• Common Mistakes
• Review Checklist
• References