DevLocation vs Wenshushu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DevLocation
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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 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
Wenshushu
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Wenshushu — the simple, secure and lightning-fast way to send any file to your friends. Now available on iOS! 【Never Throttled】 No speed limits. Ever. That's our bottom line — uploads and downloads are never throttled, so files fly as fast as your network allows. 【Send in Two Simple Steps】 - No sign-up needed: pick your file, hit send — done - No friends required: send directly to a phone number or email - Batch-send thousands of files and folders without zipping - One-tap public link: anyone can download 【Up to 5GB per File】 Send or collect files up to 5GB each, with no total limit per transfer — everything depends only on your storage space. 【40GB Free Storage】 Registered users get 40GB of free cloud storage (10GB base, free upgrade to 40GB, up to 70GB with daily check-ins) — more than most mainstream cloud drives. 【Secure Inside and Out】 - Triple cloud storage: every file is stored on Tencent Cloud, Alibaba Cloud and AWS simultaneously - Encrypted vaults: each file lives in its own high-strength encrypted vault, inspired by VeraCrypt - Total privacy: even our staff cannot open your files - Encrypted transfer: all data protected end-to-end - Permanent deletion: expired or deleted files are destroyed instantly, never retained Wenshushu — file transfer made simple. Download now, free to try!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wenshushu at none against DevLocation's 3. Wenshushu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 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. DevLocation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wenshushu asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DevLocation | Wenshushu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Halabs HK Limited |
In-app purchases
DevLocation
- Upgrade to Monthly VIP3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Upgrade to Yearly VIP3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Upgrade to Lifetime VIP$9.99
Wenshushu
No in-app purchases









