[ios] Can I install the "app store" in an IOS simulator?

The IOS simulator in my computer doesn't have app store. I want to use the app store to test a program I wrote on my simulator.

Is it possible to install the app store in my simulator?

This question is related to ios app-store simulator

The answer is


No, according to Apple here:

Note: You cannot install apps from the App Store in simulation environments.


You can install other builds but not Appstore build.

From Xcode 8.2,drag and drop the build to simulator for the installation.

https://stackoverflow.com/a/41671233/1522584