AI Plugin IndexIos Simulator MCP vs XcodeBuildMCP
Ios Simulator MCP and XcodeBuildMCP are both developer tools MCP servers. XcodeBuildMCP scores higher (100 vs 83 out of 100). XcodeBuildMCP has more GitHub stars (6.5k), and XcodeBuildMCP was updated more recently (5 days ago). The table compares them side by side.
| Ios Simulator MCP | XcodeBuildMCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
| What it does | MCP server for interacting with the iOS simulator | XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities. |
| Publisher | Verified: npm:ios-simulator-mcp | Verified: xcodebuildmcp.com |
| Grades | Maintenance B, Licence A, Quality B | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | 7,301 | Not on npm |
| Runs | Local | Local |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf |
| GitHub stars | 2,193 | 6,488 |
| Last commit | 13 Aug 2026 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Listed since | 20 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Install Ios Simulator MCP | Install XcodeBuildMCP |
Questions
Is Ios Simulator MCP or XcodeBuildMCP more popular?
XcodeBuildMCP has more GitHub stars: 6,488.
Can I use Ios Simulator MCP and XcodeBuildMCP together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several MCP servers at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.