Give your iOS Simulator superpowers

Edit views and layout constraints in real time, simulate running on other devices, and jump straight to the source code, all from your Simulator - zero configuration required.

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Supports iPhone and iPad Simulators

Used by freelancers, agencies and some of the largest Fortune 500 companies

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@emin_ui

I want to marry @getsherlockapp ! Holly flock it saved me a whole day of debugging yet again! I pity the developers who don't use it and admire the ones that don't need to.

Scott Davis

@code_for_days

If you aren't using @getsherlockapp yet to debug your iOS Simulator, you should be.

Ariel Hdez Amador

@gnuaha7

Thanks to @getsherlockapp, I can't remember when I used the visual debugger for the last time. Great App!... thanks @jcc_fyi for the recommendation.

Joan Cardona

@nyeeu

I’m trying @getsherlockapp and I’m crying of happiness, it will make debugging and improving layout a lot easier and faster. Thank you!

Christian Klotz

@christianklotz

Just played around with @getsherlockapp … so good! At last a tool to easily to inspect and change parameters. Web developers wouldn’t believe this isn’t standard in iOS land

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New Feature

Easily test Universal Links and URL Schemes. Simply press ⌘ + O with a Simulator selected.

Edit properties in real-time.
‍No need to rebuild.

View

Edit properties on your view and it’s layer in real time - so you can create the perfect shadow or fix your stack view layout in half the time.

Layout Constraints

Edit, enable or disable your Auto Layout constraints and layout priorities so that you can get your layout just right without having to rebuild.

Custom

Sherlock doesn’t just work with UIKit classes - it can automatically detect @IBInspectable and @objc properties of supported types on your custom view classes and let you view and edit them in real time.

Spend less time finding the right class.

No need to hop between the Simulator and Xcode to find the source code for a view. Simply select the view and click Jump to File.

Investigate how your app works.

Get to grips with unfamiliar or complicated code. Just hover over a view to see its class.

Resizable Screen

Sherlock uses Auto Layout to predict how your app will be rendered with different screen sizes and safe areas, so you can see what your app will look like instantly, without having to rerun your app on each device.

Frequently asked questions

What setup is required?

Zero setup is required, just start Sherlock and then launch your app from Xcode or the simulator’s home screen, and Sherlock will automatically connect to it.

Can I use Sherlock on a real device?

No - Sherlock integrates deeply with the simulator to do things that just wouldn’t be possible on an actual device.

Which simulators are supported?

Sherlock supports both iPhone and iPad simulators running iOS 10.3 and later.

How long is a license valid for?

A Sherlock license is valid for one year from the time of purchase. During this period you are eligible to receive all updates.

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