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iphone-use
● Identity checkedDeveloper Tools · Official-source review 2026-10-07
iphone-use exposes a real USB-connected iPhone to AI agents through an HTTP API and MCP server. A Mac daemon runs an XCTest-based device runner, presents the screen as text, and supports tap, swipe and typing actions with reported outcomes. A browser interface and native iOS app provide human control, while saved flows can replay repeated tasks without a model.
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- HTTP /agent endpoints and an MCP server are documented in the official repository.
Is iphone-use right for you?
A good fit for
Choose it to develop agent workflows against real iPhone apps, especially apps that lack a public API, using your own Mac and phone.
Before you choose
Setup requires macOS 15+, full Xcode, a development team and an unlocked USB-trusted iPhone with Developer Mode. Device-runner ports are unauthenticated; the project documents a trusted-network requirement. No device test was performed for this listing.
How to use iphone-use
Read the device setup guide, prepare the trusted phone and signed XCTest runner, and validate a screen read before attempting a tap. Check whether each action was applied, not sent or unknown; save repeatable tasks as reviewed flows only after checking their outcome.
Action outcomes and reusable flows
Responses distinguish applied, not-sent and unknown outcomes and indicate whether retrying is safe. Flows are reviewed per-app scripts that replay without model tokens. A successful screen action still needs a check against the app’s actual state; the directory review did not run the device runner.
Review method and limits
Reviewed official product information on 7 October 2026. This listing describes documented workflows and billing, not a hands-on performance test. No account, device runner, generation or live customer session was used; confirm current terms before adoption.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documented operating workflow | Read the device setup guide, prepare the trusted phone and signed XCTest runner, and validate a screen read before attempting a tap. Check whether each action was applied, not sent or unknown; save repeatable tasks as reviewed flows only after checking their outcome. | Identity only | 2026-10-07 |
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Can iphone-use run without a Mac?
The documented setup uses a Mac daemon and Xcode to build a runner for a real iPhone. This listing does not establish support for a Windows-only or Linux-only setup.
Who is iphone-use a good fit for?
Choose it to develop agent workflows against real iPhone apps, especially apps that lack a public API, using your own Mac and phone.
What is iphone-use used for?
iphone-use exposes a real USB-connected iPhone to AI agents through an HTTP API and MCP server. A Mac daemon runs an XCTest-based device runner, presents the screen as text, and supports tap, swipe and typing actions with reported outcomes. A browser interface and native iOS app provide human control, while saved flows can replay repeated tasks without a model.
Does iphone-use have a free plan?
MIT-licensed source; hardware, developer tooling and chosen AI-provider costs are separate.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does iphone-use cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use iphone-use through an API?
HTTP /agent endpoints and an MCP server are documented in the official repository.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Setup requires macOS 15+, full Xcode, a development team and an unlocked USB-trusted iPhone with Developer Mode. Device-runner ports are unauthenticated; the project documents a trusted-network requirement. No device test was performed for this listing.
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