Your iPhone, anywhere.

Rumbo changes the location of your iPhone from the phone itself. Find a place, tap Apply and that's it. You use a computer for initial setup; afterward you control it on the iPhone.

Download for iPhone Set up with Mac or Windows
  • iOS 17.4 or later
  • No jailbreak
  • No accounts

How it works

Set up with a computer. Control it from your iPhone.

  1. 1

    Prepare the iPhone

    Connect your iPhone via cable to a Mac or Windows PC and open the setup tool. Tap Trust and, if prompted, activate Developer Mode.

  2. 2

    Disconnect the cable

    When both apps show Ready, disconnect. You may need to reconnect after an iPhone restart or iOS update.

  3. 3

    Choose a place

    Search for a city, place or address, paste coordinates or tap the map.

  4. 4

    Apply and come back

    Tap Apply Location. When you want to come back, Restore Location returns your real location.

All on one screen.

No hidden menus: the map, the destination and the two buttons that matter.

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  • Basilica of the Sagrada FamiliaBarcelona, Spain
  • Sagrada Familia (metro)L2 · L5, Barcelona
  • 41.4036, 2.1744Coordinates

Search like in Maps

Apple place suggestions while you type. Also pasted addresses or coordinates, such as 41.39, 2.15.

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Home, one tap away

Save your usual destination and select it without searching.

  • ShibuyaTokyo
  • Times SquareNew York
  • ZócaloMexico City

Saved and recent

Your places stay only on this iPhone.

Restore Location

Restore is always available

Always visible below the destination. If clearing the location cannot be confirmed, Rumbo warns you and keeps the action available.

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Make it yours

Spanish or English, light or dark theme and large texts.

Works with apps that use your location.

Rumbo simulates a location through iOS development services. Apps that use iPhone Location Services may use that location; results depend on each app.

Example: plan your trip to Dubai before you go

  • Maps and navigation

    Your blue dot appears wherever you choose.

    Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze
  • Social networks

    Features that ask for your location, such as places or local filters.

    Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok
  • Weather

    The forecast for the city you choose.

    Apple Weather and other weather apps
  • Nearby

    Restaurants, shops and plans in the area.

    Place search and review apps
  • Local content

    News, events and recommendations from another city.

    Events and news apps
  • Your own apps

    Try them as if you were anywhere.

    Development, testing and demos

Examples of apps that use the iPhone's location. Rumbo is not affiliated with them. Each app decides how it uses location, and some may detect simulated locations or not allow them under their conditions.

See compatibility

Your iPhone, without tricks.

Rumbo works only with your own, unlocked and trusted iPhone. Use the development services that Apple offers, without jailbreaking or bypassing any protection.

  • No accountsThere is no registration or login.
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  • Your places, on your iPhoneSaved and recent do not leave the phone.
  • Recovery at handRestore Location stays visible if an error occurs.

Initial setup

Prepare your iPhone with Rumbo Setup.

With Rumbo installed on your iPhone and the tool open on your Mac or PC:

  1. 1

    Trust the computer

    Connect iPhone with a cable, unlock it, and tap Trust. Then enter your code.

  2. 2

    Open Settings

    On your iPhone, go to Settings › Privacy and security.

  3. 3

    Find Developer Mode

    It's at the end, in Security. If it does not appear, keep the iPhone connected, use the option in Rumbo Setup to show the setting, then check Settings again.

  4. 4

    Activate it and restart

    Turn on the switch and tap Restart. The iPhone will turn off and on again.

  5. 5

    Confirm after restart

    Unlock it, tap Activate in the notice and enter your code.

  6. 6

    Disconnect the cable

    The tool saves the pairing in Rumbo. When both apps confirm Ready, disconnect. You can then control location from the iPhone.

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If you restart your iPhone or update iOS, Rumbo may ask you to repeat the setup. See the full guide

Start in two steps.

Install Rumbo on the iPhone and prepare the connection with your computer.

Step 1

Rumbo for iPhone

The app where you choose and apply location.

Download for iPhone Requires iOS 17.4 or later.
Step 2 · On your computer

Rumbo Setup

Connect your iPhone via USB and follow the steps. The same wizard allows you to reconnect whenever you need to.

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macOS 14 or later · Windows 10 (2004) or Windows 11, x64. In Windows you need Apple devices and the internet to install. Step by step guide Preview versions of Rumbo Setup. Rumbo for iPhone is pending publication.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the computer every time?

No. Only for initial setup. If you restart your iPhone or update iOS, Rumbo may ask you to connect it again.

Is jailbreak necessary?

No. Rumbo uses the development services that Apple offers for iPhone and does not bypass the code, Trust, Developer Mode or any other protections.

What do I need?

An iPhone of yours running iOS 17.4 or later, unlocked and trusted, with Developer Mode enabled. For initial setup, a Mac or Windows PC and a USB cable.

How do I get back to my real location?

Tap Restore Location. If Rumbo cannot confirm it, it notifies you and keeps the button available to try again.

Does it also change what Find My shows?

Rumbo cannot verify Find My. To check the location your iPhone uses, open Maps.

Does Rumbo save my data?

Your saved and recent files stay on your iPhone and you don't need a Rumbo account. Maps use Apple; shopping, StoreKit. If you choose to view ads, Google processes the data described in the privacy policy.

Choose your destination.

Download it and choose your first destination.

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