utmapp/UTM
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Virtual machines for iOS and macOS observed · 2026-10-02
Health v2 · maintenance only
75/100
- Activity 96
- Release rhythm 33
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 105
- age_days: 2748
- days_rel: 290
- days_push: 26
- n_releases_24m: 6
Adoption not part of the score
35716 stars · 1840 forks observed · 2026-10-02
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-09-28, confidence 0.97
UTM is an open‑source virtual machine host and system emulator for iOS and macOS built on QEMU. It provides a native UI to create, manage, and run guest operating systems directly on Apple devices.
Use cases
- Run Windows or Linux on an iPhone or iPad without a jailbreak.
- Emulate ARM, x86_64, or RISC‑V operating systems on a Mac for testing.
- Create a sandboxed environment to safely execute untrusted software on iOS.
- Run headless server VMs on iOS for development or remote access.
- Experiment with multiple OS configurations without needing separate hardware.
- Develop and test cross‑platform applications using virtualized environments.
When to choose
- You need an on‑device VM solution for iOS or macOS with a native graphical interface.
- You prefer an open‑source, actively maintained emulator that leverages QEMU.
- You are comfortable sideloading apps and can handle periodic re‑signing on iOS.
- You want to run a variety of guest OSes (Windows, Linux, BSD, etc.) on Apple hardware.
When to avoid
- You require high‑performance GPU virtualization for gaming or 3D workloads.
- You need a solution that is available through the official App Store without sideloading.
- Your target devices lack the necessary JIT workarounds for iOS 14+ without jailbreak.
- You need enterprise‑grade support or commercial SLAs.
Facets
application · maturity active
gui file-upload networking cloud-computing developer-tools qemu hypervisor-framework sideloading jailbreak spice tcg swift virtualization emulation devops ios macos desktop mobile
4 sources
- readme: https://github.com/utmapp/UTM · fetched 2026-10-02 · adbf43f179fd
- homepage: https://getutm.app · fetched 2026-09-14 · 7286dc89aca3
- site_page: https://getutm.app/install · fetched 2026-09-14 · a7c083296714
- site_page: https://getutm.app/faq · fetched 2026-09-14 · fc14b2b71432
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| utmapp/UTM | main | 75 |
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