Roam Control

Roam Control can be installed on a compatible iPhone running iOS 27 or later.

You need the official unsigned IPA, a supported signing tool, Developer Mode and LocalDevVPN.

Installation steps using SideStore:

1. Open Settings → General → About on your iPhone.
2. Check that your device runs iOS 27 or later.
3. Back up important data before installing.
4. Enable Developer Mode in Settings → Privacy & Security.
5. Install and configure SideStore using its official instructions.
6. Open the Roam Control GitHub releases page.
7. Download the IPA from the v0.9.9 release.
8. Save the IPA to your iPhone's Files app.
9. Open SideStore and tap the plus button.
10. Select the downloaded Roam Control IPA.
11. Let SideStore sign and install the application using your Apple account.
12. Open Roam Control and complete the introduction.
13. Follow its Device Setup instructions to pair your iPhone.
14. Install LocalDevVPN and enable its local tunnel.
15. Return to Roam Control and check the connection status.
16. Choose a fixed location or a route to begin testing.
17. When finished, use Stop & Restore to return to your real location.

How to pair Roam Control

Roam Control provides

Roam Control provides location simulation tools for iOS developers, testers and users carrying out responsible experiments on their own devices.

Fixed GPS Location Simulation

Choose a position using search, coordinates or the map. Start a simulated location and update it without completely rebuilding the session.

Walking Route Simulation

Create simulated walking routes between supported locations using Apple Maps.

Driving Route Simulation

Test location-aware features along driving routes, with adjustable simulated movement speeds.

Cycling Route Simulation

Use cycling routes to check how an application responds to changing GPS coordinates during a simulated bike journey.

Manual Route Builder

Create routes by selecting individual points or drawing a path directly on the map.

GPX Import and Export

Import supported GPX route files for testing. Export compatible routes for later use.

Joystick Movement

Move the simulated position manually without creating a complete route first.

Pause, Resume and Reverse

Control an active route by pausing movement, resuming it or changing direction.

Adjustable Movement Speeds

Set custom speeds for walking, cycling and driving sessions.

Saved Locations and History

Save favorite places and revisit previously selected positions.

Location Restoration

Use Stop & Restore to return the iPhone to normal location reporting after a simulation.

LocalDevVPN Support

Roam Control uses LocalDevVPN for its local developer connection workflow. It includes guidance for Wi-Fi and mobile-data connections.

Device Pairing

Complete an on-device pairing process using Developer Mode and a six-digit code.

Connection Recovery

Recover from certain interrupted sessions and review available connection diagnostics. Recovery is not guaranteed when iOS suspends the application.

Multilingual Interface

Roam Control v0.9.9 provides English, Hebrew, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, French, German and Spanish, plus System Default.

Accessibility Features

The app supports Dynamic Type, VoiceOver and Reduce Motion settings.

Light and Dark Appearance

Choose light, dark or automatic appearance modes.

Supported iOS Versions

1. iOS 17: Not supported.
2. iOS 18: Not supported.
3. iOS 26: Not supported.
4. iOS 27: Meets the minimum firmware requirement.
5. Later iOS versions: Advertised as iOS 27+, but individual compatibility requires verification.

Supported Devices

Roam Control requires a compatible physical iPhone running iOS 27 or later.

An iPhone simulator may be useful for interface testing, but the actual location simulation and pairing workflow requires a physical supported device.

Important Limitations

Roam Control is not a jailbreak or general-purpose VPN.

LocalDevVPN is used for the local device connection. Location simulation can affect multiple applications that use the iPhone's reported location.

The app's source code is not publicly released, and its developer does not authorize modified or redistributed IPA copies.

If Roam Control is not installing, pairing or updating the simulated location, try the following checks.

Roam Control IPA Is Not Installing

Make sure your iPhone runs iOS 27 or later. Verify that SideStore is configured correctly and the IPA file matches the official release.

Roam Control Is Not Opening

Check whether the application's signing certificate has expired. Refresh the app through SideStore if required.

Developer Mode Is Not Enabled

Open Settings → Privacy & Security and locate Developer Mode. Follow Apple's instructions to enable it and restart your iPhone if requested.

Roam Control Pairing Is Not Working

Open Device Setup and confirm that you are pairing the correct iPhone. Follow the six-digit code process and check the Local Network permission.

LocalDevVPN Is Not Connecting

Open LocalDevVPN and ensure that the local tunnel is enabled. If necessary, disconnect and reconnect the tunnel.

Roam Control Cannot Find the Device

Check the connection status. If you are using mobile data, follow the application's temporary mobile-data-off setup instructions.

Location Simulation Is Not Starting

Confirm that the device is paired, Developer Mode is enabled and LocalDevVPN is connected.

The Simulated Location Is Incorrect

Check the selected coordinates and map pin. Region-specific mapping systems can require coordinate corrections.

Walking Route Is Not Available

Try another destination or create a manual route. Apple Maps does not provide walking directions for every location.

Driving or Cycling Route Is Not Starting

Check that the selected locations have available route information. Try a manual route if necessary.

Joystick Movement Is Not Responding

Check the active session state and LocalDevVPN connection. Restart the movement session if the app provides that option.

Location Session Stops in the Background

iOS may suspend background applications. Roam Control offers connection recovery, but uninterrupted background execution cannot be guaranteed.

Real GPS Location Is Not Returning

Select Stop & Restore and keep Roam Control open while iOS obtains a fresh GPS result. Check Location Services permissions if the real location remains unavailable.

LiveContainer Pairing Notification Is Missing

Enable Fix Local Notifications in the Roam Control instance's LiveContainer app settings before its first launch.

Personal VPN Is Interfering

Check the developer's VPN compatibility instructions. Some network configurations may conflict with the local connection.

Favorites or History Disappeared After Updating

When upgrading directly from version 0.9.4 or earlier, you must use the app's Backup & Restore feature to migrate saved information to the new app identifier.

Roam Control Requires Pairing Again After Migration

Pairing records are not included in the app backup. Complete device pairing again after installing the migrated version.

Safety Tips

Use only the official GitHub IPA. Back up important settings before updating and restore your real location after testing.

Avoid using location simulation while relying on navigation, emergency response or other safety-related location services.