iOS Simulator installed app location in Xcode 6.1

Question

I am trying to locate the actual location of app installed on iOS Simulator. I am using OSX 10.9.4 with Xcode 6.1

Already tried looking Application Support folder but can't find the simulator location. Tried a bunch of different locations as well, but can't find anything. Any ideas where can I find it or where should I look in apple documentation regarding this? Any pointers will be appreciated.

Answer 1

For newer Xcode's (including 6.1) follow below steps to see the installed apps (.app) location >>

1. Right click Xcode.app.
2. Go to 'Show Contents'.
3. Navigate to this part of the file path: Contents > Developer > Platforms > iPhoneSimulator.platform > Developer > SDKs > iPhoneSimulator8.1.sdk > Applications

Here will show all installed .app list.

Besides if you want to install new .app on simulator, just drag and drop .app to this location.

Answer 2

After some more research I figured out that Apple changed it to be inside ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator/Devices

Based on the ID of device, we can now go into that folder and find the .app file.

Answer 3

Easiest way: Use SimPholders2. It's a little utility that lets you:

• Access all application folders from status item menu
• Quickly reset app storage by deleting files in Library and Documents (⌃ + Click)
• Detailed information of file size and number of items in app bundle (⇧)
• Launch app directly in iPhone Simulator

Answer 4

If you want to create a shortcut to the simulator app, you can do the following:

1. Control-click xcode.app in Applications and select "Show Package Contents"

2. Navigate to: Contents/Developer/Applications

3. Control-click iOS Simulator.app and select "Make Alias", or just drag it to the dock to create an alias there.

I'm using OS 10.9.5 and xCode 6.1.1