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Pepper logo
Pepper
★ 105
vs
asc-mcp logo
asc-mcp
★ 80

Pepper vs asc-mcp

Pepper: Pepper is an MCP server that injects a dylib into iOS Simulator apps via DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES, starting a WebSocket server inside the app process to expose over 50 tools for view hierarchy, touch input, network interception, heap inspection, and more. It simplifies giving AI agents full runtime access to iOS apps for testing and automation.; asc-mcp: asc-mcp is a Swift-based MCP server that bridges Claude or any MCP-compatible host with the App Store Connect API. It exposes 293 tools across 33 workers, enabling automation of the entire iOS/macOS release workflow through natural language.

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TL;DR

Pepper logo
PepperDev Tooling · ★ 105

Automate testing and interaction with iOS Simulator apps using AI agents

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asc-mcp logo
asc-mcpDev Tooling · ★ 80

Automate iOS/macOS app release workflow with natural language commands

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
Pepper logoPepper
asc-mcp logoasc-mcp
Category
Dev Tooling
Dev Tooling
Stars
★ 105
★ 80
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
pip install pepper-ios
brew install mint && mint install zelentsov-dev/[email protected]
Updated
5mo ago
4d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ios, llm-agent, mcp
ai-tools, app-store-connect, claude
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Features

Pepper logoPepper
01Inject dylib into iOS Simulator apps via DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES
02Expose 50+ tools including view hierarchy, touch input, network interception, heap inspection
03Use IOHIDEvent injection for touch input that mirrors real finger interactions
04Provide MCP server for integration with AI agents like Claude Code
05Support adapters for app-specific customization
asc-mcp logoasc-mcp
01Support for multiple App Store Connect accounts and teams
02Complete release pipeline: create versions, attach builds, submit for review, phased rollout
03TestFlight automation: beta groups, testers, build distribution, localized What's New
04In-app purchases and subscriptions: CRUD, localizations, pricing, review screenshots
05Provisioning management: bundle IDs, devices, certificates, profiles, capabilities
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Use Cases

Pepper logoPepper
↳Automate testing and interaction with iOS Simulator apps using AI agents
↳Inspect runtime state (view hierarchy, network, heap) of iOS apps during development
↳Perform accessibility audits and gesture-based UI testing
asc-mcp logoasc-mcp
↳Automate iOS/macOS app release workflow with natural language commands
↳Manage TestFlight beta testing and distribution across multiple teams
↳Handle customer reviews, in-app purchases, and subscription management
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between Pepper and asc-mcp?
Both Pepper and asc-mcp are in the Dev Tooling category. Pepper has 105 stars, while asc-mcp has 80 stars.
Which is better, Pepper or asc-mcp?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose Pepper if Automate testing and interaction with iOS Simulator apps using AI agents, and asc-mcp if Automate iOS/macOS app release workflow with natural language commands.
Is Pepper free or open source?
Yes, Pepper is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is asc-mcp free or open source?
Yes, asc-mcp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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