TestFlight or Simulator for Pull Request Review?
Use Simulator for fast pull request review. Use TestFlight when a change needs a physical device.
Use Simulator for fast review
Simulator works well for layout, navigation, onboarding, text, and accessibility checks. Reviewers can try each pull request before it merges.
Use it when the feature does not depend on phone hardware.
Use TestFlight for device checks
Choose TestFlight when the app must run on an iPhone or iPad. Use it for camera work, Bluetooth, push notifications, and device performance.
Keep device testing in the release process. A Simulator review does not replace it.
Use both at different times
Give every pull request a Simulator preview. Use TestFlight after merge or for selected release builds.
This keeps early review quick while preserving device checks when they matter.
Next: Add Simulator review
What teams ask
Does SimPreview replace TestFlight?
No. It helps with pull request review on a Mac. TestFlight covers physical devices.
Can a product manager use it?
Yes, with repository access, a Mac, Xcode, and the SimPreview Mac app.
Which should run on every pull request?
Use Simulator previews for each pull request. Use TestFlight when a device check is needed.
Run the pull request on a Mac first.
Use TestFlight later when the change needs a real device.