RocketSim for Xcode Simulator

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Join thousands of iOS developers who build, test, and debug apps up to 2x faster with RocketSim.

Supercharge your Xcode Simulator with 30+ powerful tools designed to boost productivity, streamline testing, and speed up your workflow.

Key Highlights

• Boost productivity with tools that save hours every week

• Debug faster with network traffic inspection, user defaults editing, and build insights

• Perfect your designs with grids, rulers, and pixel-precise comparison tools

• Test real-world scenarios with location simulation, push notifications, and network speed control

• Create professional recordings and screenshots with device bezels, touches, and audio

Feature Breakdown

Network Speed Control

• Simulate slow networks like 3G or full loss

• Enable Airplane Mode to disable networking just for your app

• Keep your Mac’s connectivity fast and unaffected

Inspect Network Traffic

• Monitor incoming and outgoing requests

• Explore JSON responses, headers, and request details

• Copy requests as cURL commands

• Investigate performance with request metrics

Simulator Camera

• Use your Mac’s camera directly in the Simulator

• Test camera features without switching to a real device

Build Insights

• Track build count and duration over time

• Measure improvements per Xcode version

User Defaults Editor

• View and edit values in real time

• Works with both standard and group defaults

Location Simulation

• Simulate routes or single GPS points

• Change time zones based on location

• Test navigation and travel scenarios

Design Tools

• Grids and rulers for pixel-perfect layout checks

• Measure distances in real device pixels

• Slow animations to fine-tune UI transitions

Compare Designs

• Overlay Figma, Sketch, or Zeplin exports

• Use slider mode to compare design vs. implementation

• Ensure pixel-perfect design fidelity

Magnify for Precision

• Zoom to the pixel level for flawless UI verification

Quick Actions for Builds

• Delete Derived Data globally or per app

• Open common directories instantly

• Manage app permissions like photos and location access

Environment Overrides

• Toggle accessibility settings (Bold Text, Dark Mode, etc.)

• Configure Dynamic Type sizes directly in the Simulator

Deeplinks and Push Notifications

• Test universal links and push notifications instantly

• Auto-detect actions for recent builds

• Launch links from your clipboard

• Share Quick Action groups with your team

Screenshots and Recordings

• Add device bezels for professional results

• Record with touches, audio, and custom backgrounds

• Export-ready for App Store Connect previews

• Trim videos or convert recordings to GIFs

Full Customization

• Access all tools from the status bar

• Configure shortcuts for even faster actions

• Hide floating windows to match your workflow

Trusted by Developers Everywhere

RocketSim is used daily by thousands of developers and over 200 teams — including developers at companies like Meta, Runkeeper, and MacWhisper — to ship apps faster and with higher quality. It fits seamlessly into your existing workflow — whether you’re distributing builds with TestFlight, uploading to App Store Connect, learning in the Apple Developer app, or building with Xcode.

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¹ Based on RocketSim Developer Research of 2024