IOS – uninstall Xcode but keep Simulator

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I do not want Xcode, I only want Simulator. Are they different apps? Can I uninstall Xcode but keep Simulator?

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No, but you can use the storage management tool in System Information app to delete portions of Xcode like simulators, SDK versions, cached data and more.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996

Choose Apple menu  > About This Mac, then click Storage
Click the Manage button to open the Storage Management window

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As of Xcode 6, you can use the simctl command line tool. Check out:

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If there are any features missing, please file a radar at http://bugreport.apple.com ... this is a supported interface whereas the ios-sim utility was developed by reverse engineering private Xcode frameworks and can easily break between Xcode releases.

IOS Simulator installed app location in Xcode 6.1

For newer Xcode's (including 6.1) follow below steps to see the installed apps (.app) location >>

Right click Xcode.app.
Go to 'Show Contents'.
Navigate to this part of the file path: Contents > Developer > Platforms > iPhoneSimulator.platform > Developer > SDKs > iPhoneSimulator8.1.sdk > Applications

Here will show all installed .app list.

Besides if you want to install new .app on simulator, just drag and drop .app to this location.

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