What is Xcode remote debugging?

Xcode remote debugging is debugging a physical iPhone from Xcode when the phone is not on the Mac's Wi-Fi. Apple's built-in wireless debugging only works on the same local network through Bonjour/mDNS discovery. Nuticast bridges this gap over a mesh VPN (Tailscale, ZeroTier, or Netbird) so Xcode can find and debug the iPhone on a different Wi-Fi from home or another office. Cellular does not work.

Which macOS, Xcode, and iOS versions does Nuticast support?

Nuticast requires macOS 13.5 or later with Xcode 15 or later, and an iPhone on iOS 17 or later. This floor comes from Apple's CoreDevice wireless debugging stack, which arrived with Xcode 15 and iOS 17. It works with current releases including Xcode 27 and macOS 26 Tahoe.

Which mesh VPNs does Nuticast support?

Nuticast has dedicated support for Tailscale, ZeroTier, and Netbird, plus a Manual IP option that works with any other mesh VPN. Whichever you use must already be installed and signed in on both your Mac and iPhone on the same network.

Does the iPhone need to be on Wi-Fi?

Yes, the iPhone must stay on a Wi-Fi network for the bridge to work—a different Wi-Fi from the Mac is the point. Cellular does not work because Apple's wireless debugging and the mesh-VPN path do not run over cellular the way they do on Wi-Fi.

Is there a student discount?

Yes, enrolled students get 50% off the first year of the Personal plan. Students can enter their university email on the student program page and receive a single-use promo code. The renewal is at the regular price.

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Nuticast

Mac app for Xcode wireless debugging when your iPhone is on a different network

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Nuticast keeps Xcode wireless debugging working when your iPhone joins a different Wi-Fi network, using Tailscale, ZeroTier, or Netbird mesh VPNs.

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Nuticast is a Mac menu-bar app that enables Xcode wireless debugging for iPhones on different Wi-Fi networks. It bridges the gap created by Apple's built-in wireless debugging, which only works on the same local network by relying on Bonjour/mDNS discovery.

The app works over mesh VPNs including Tailscale, ZeroTier, and Netbird, or any other mesh VPN via Manual IP entry. Users pair their iPhone once while on the same network, link it to its mesh VPN device, and then start the bridge when the phone joins a different Wi-Fi. Xcode then treats the remote device as local for building, installing, and debugging.

Nuticast requires no account, no cloud relay, and no telemetry. The iPhone must stay on Wi-Fi (cellular does not work), and bridges restart automatically when the Mac's network changes. Pair and discovery are free; bridging requires a license.

Feature notes

Keeps Xcode wireless debugging working when iPhone is on a different Wi-Fi network
Works over Tailscale, ZeroTier, Netbird, or any mesh VPN via Manual IP
Auto-discovers devices from Tailscale and Netbird CLIs
Bridges restart automatically when Mac changes network
No account, no cloud relay, no telemetry

Pricing

Pricing model: Paid

Personal: $49 per year. Team: $80 per seat per year. Pair free; 14-day refund.

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FAQ

What is Xcode remote debugging?: Xcode remote debugging is debugging a physical iPhone from Xcode when the phone is not on the Mac's Wi-Fi. Apple's built-in wireless debugging only works on the same local network through Bonjour/mDNS discovery. Nuticast bridges this gap over a mesh VPN (Tailscale, ZeroTier, or Netbird) so Xcode can find and debug the iPhone on a different Wi-Fi from home or another office. Cellular does not work.
Which macOS, Xcode, and iOS versions does Nuticast support?: Nuticast requires macOS 13.5 or later with Xcode 15 or later, and an iPhone on iOS 17 or later. This floor comes from Apple's CoreDevice wireless debugging stack, which arrived with Xcode 15 and iOS 17. It works with current releases including Xcode 27 and macOS 26 Tahoe.
Which mesh VPNs does Nuticast support?: Nuticast has dedicated support for Tailscale, ZeroTier, and Netbird, plus a Manual IP option that works with any other mesh VPN. Whichever you use must already be installed and signed in on both your Mac and iPhone on the same network.
Does the iPhone need to be on Wi-Fi?: Yes, the iPhone must stay on a Wi-Fi network for the bridge to work—a different Wi-Fi from the Mac is the point. Cellular does not work because Apple's wireless debugging and the mesh-VPN path do not run over cellular the way they do on Wi-Fi.
Is there a student discount?: Yes, enrolled students get 50% off the first year of the Personal plan. Students can enter their university email on the student program page and receive a single-use promo code. The renewal is at the regular price.

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