E to manage runtime environments and targets.
Runtimes are the platform images (iOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS) that simulators are built on. You can only create or boot simulators for runtimes that are installed locally.
Create Simulator
Select Create Simulator to run the guided flow:| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Name | Confirm a default name or enter a custom one. |
| Device Type | Choose an iPhone or iPad device type. |
| Runtime | Pick an installed iOS/iPadOS runtime version. |
Manage Devices & Simulators
Select Manage Devices & Simulators to browse targets and perform actions.Devices
| Option | Action |
|---|---|
| Select as target | Choose My Mac, My Mac Catalyst (if supported), or a connected device as the active run destination. |
Simulators
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Select as target | Use the simulator as the active run destination. |
| Boot | Start the simulator. |
| Shutdown | Power off the simulator. |
| Reset (erase all data) | Wipe simulator data and restore it to a clean state. |
| Delete | Remove the simulator from your system. |
Prune Unused Simulators (last 90d)
| Option | Action |
|---|---|
| Prune Unused Simulators | Remove simulators that have never been used, have not been used in 90 days, or are orphaned after a runtime removal. |
Manage Runtimes
Select Manage Runtimes to view, install, or remove simulator runtimes:| Option | Action |
|---|---|
| View Installed | Review installed runtimes and versions. |
| Install | Download a new runtime from Apple. |
| Remove | Remove a runtime to reclaim disk space. |