探友 vs DevLocation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
探友
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在陌恋记录只为悦己。 这是一片温柔的线上自留地。你可以在动态广场随手发一张天空、一杯咖啡,不必精心构图,左滑即点赞,互动轻盈无压力。这里没有数据焦虑,只有懂你的人,静静路过你的生活。 时光笔记则是写给未来的信。按时间轴排列的日记本里,你可以记录阴晴雨雪,标记此刻心情——所有情绪都被允许,所有文字只为你留存。陌生人信箱会送来远方的问候,情绪日历则默默收藏你的喜怒哀乐。
DevLocation
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DevLocation is a location simulation and GPS debugging tool for iOS developers. From Mac, simulate a single coordinate or a continuous route on an iPhone with Developer Mode enabled, so you can test maps, navigation, and location-based features on a real device. For development and functional testing only. Enable Developer Mode, connect with USB, and tap Trust. Follow local laws and the Apple Developer Agreement. FEATURES • Single-point mode: pick a map location, search an address, or enter coordinates • Route mode: set start, via, and end points, then simulate walk, run, cycle, or drive • Speed and GPS jitter: adjust speed and add slight jitter to test accuracy logic • GPX import and export: reuse tracks or save the current route • Follow roads: optionally generate road-aligned paths • Favorites and history: save places and routes, replay previous sessions • Mac and iPhone companion: sync on the same network; stop and restore from iPhone • Shortcuts: set or stop location simulation on Mac HOW TO USE ON IPHONE The iPhone app is a companion. It shows status and lets you stop and restore. Simulation is started from Mac. 1. Install and open • Install DevLocation on an iPhone with Developer Mode enabled • Allow local network access to find the Mac on the same Wi-Fi 2. Pair with Mac • Open DevLocation on Mac, connect this iPhone with USB, tap Trust, and connect • Keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi • Status syncs automatically; the home screen shows the Mac name 3. Monitor a session • The header shows Simulating or Idle, plus connection health • Location Preview marks the coordinate; change map style, zoom, or recenter • Details lists device, mode, speed, coordinates, and last update 4. Stop and restore • While simulating, tap Stop and Restore • iPhone tells Mac to end the session and restore real location • The button is disabled when idle 5. Tips • Use Mac to pick points, build routes, and start • Use iPhone to confirm on device or to stop quickly • If status does not update, check the same network and keep the Mac app open NOTES • Developer Mode is required • Use only on your own development devices to test apps you are developing • Stop and restore when finished • This tool does not bypass system restrictions or misrepresent location for non-development use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevLocation at none against 探友's 9. DevLocation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). 探友's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 探友 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. DevLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.
探友 ships an update every 4 months, DevLocation every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 探友 | DevLocation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 光辉 凡 | Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
探友
- 64金币$0.99
- 141金币$2.99
- 302金币$4.99
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- 538金币$9.99
- 768金币$14.99
- 1348金币$24.99
- 2168金币$39.99
- 3188金币$59.99
- 7188金币$129.99
DevLocation
No in-app purchases









