Comparison

探友 vs DevLocation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

探友

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DevLocation

Features
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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

Screenshots

探友3 screens
DevLocation2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 探友 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. DevLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
探友 versus DevLocation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter探友DevLocation
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer光辉 凡Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

探友

One-time9
  • 64金币$0.99
  • 141金币$2.99
  • 302金币$4.99
Show 6 more
  • 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
None

DevLocation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 探友 free?
探友 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevLocation free?
DevLocation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 探友 or DevLocation have ads?
探友 shows ads; DevLocation does not.
Which is updated more often, 探友 or DevLocation?
探友 ships an update every 4 months, and DevLocation every 5 days. Most recently, 探友 was updated on October 12, 2026 and DevLocation on September 26, 2026.

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