DevLocation vs Annidiem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Annidiem
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Your calendar manages your schedule. Annidiem remembers your life. If you think you're a bit ahead of the curve, this one's for you. Birthdays, anniversaries, exams, trips, due dates — the days that matter deserve better than a crowded calendar. Annidiem turns "how long until that moment" into something you can see at a glance, on beautiful gradient cards. - CARD WALL — big countdown numbers for every day that matters - TICKING MOMENTS — live days/hours/minutes/seconds; past days keep counting up: 1000 days together - WEEK & DAY OF YEAR — which week and day of the year today is, at a glance - PHOTO COVERS — pick a photo for a date and the card becomes its face - ON THIS DAY — the days that happened on today's date in past years surface on their own - DYNAMIC ISLAND — pin any day to your Dynamic Island - WIDGETS — gradient cards, Lock Screen widgets, and a large widget that shows your next five days - APPLE WATCH SYNC — a glance at your wrist: watch app and watch face complications, updated from your iPhone - TAKE A BREATHER — the screen dims, and the fireworks begin - WORTH SHARING — five share card styles: gradient, minimal, poster, midnight, photo - ANY RHYTHM — daily, weekly, monthly, or an interval you set yourself - FIND ANY DAY — search titles, notes, even "August"; filter to this month, the next 30 days, or what's already past - ASK SIRI — "how many days until New Year?" works, and so do Shortcuts and system search - REMINDERS YOUR WAY — the day itself, or 1/3/7/14/30 days ahead, at a time you choose - TYPE DAYS, GET DATES — enter "100 days" and the date computes itself - FACE ID LOCK — auto-lock in background; some days are yours alone - CALENDAR BRIDGE — import from system Calendar; export .ics/JSON to iCloud Drive - iCLOUD SYNC — sign in to iCloud and every device stays in sync - DATE CALCULATOR — days between dates, business days, and more - ON-DEVICE AI BLESSINGS — Apple Intelligence writes personalized blessings, fully offline (iPhone 15 Pro or later) One-time purchase · No subscription · No ads · Collects no data — your data stays on your device and in your own private iCloud database, and everything works offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DevLocation at Free against Annidiem's $0.99. Annidiem's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
DevLocation is free to download; Annidiem costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DevLocation ships an update every 5 days, Annidiem daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DevLocation | Annidiem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Haiguang Yin |
In-app purchases
DevLocation
No in-app purchases
Annidiem
No in-app purchases





