iphonecore-data

How to view data stored in Core Data?

I'm creating a Core Data model for my application. I would like to be able to look inside it to see what I have stored in there.

Is there an easier way than searching for the backing store (mine should be SQLite) and reading it from there? Doesn't seem very Apple-esque.

Solution

  • Once your app has run in the simulator and created the persistent store file, you can find the file in your app's Documents directory.

    Your app data will be folder inside (~ is your home directory):

    ~/Library/Developer/CoreSimulator/<device>

    In versions prior to XCode 6, the path was:

    ~/Library/Application Support/iPhone Simulator/User/Applications/

    I sort by "Date Modified" to find the app that I just built.

    For viewing a SQLite file, check out Base and/or Core Data Editor.