To be clear up front: iAnyGo is a good tool, and for Pokemon GO it is still our pick thanks to its cooldown timer. But no tool fits everyone. The right alternative depends on why you are leaving: price, workflow, a broken update, or realizing you never needed system-level spoofing in the first place. This page is organized around those reasons.
Alternatives at a Glance
| Why You're Leaving iAnyGo | Best Alternative | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Want a nicer UI and better routes | iMyFone AnyTo | $12.95/mo, $79.95 lifetime |
| Lifetime price is too high | LocaChange | $59.99 lifetime |
| Tired of the computer + cable | GFaker Pro (Bluetooth dongle) | $50-$120 once |
| Want free (developer route) | Xcode Simulate Location | Free |
| Only fake locations in chat | Location Changer | Free |
iMyFone AnyTo: The Direct Competitor
Same USB approach, same core features, noticeably nicer software. AnyTo's multi-stop route editor is the best in the category, and its optional Bluetooth mode keeps the spoof manageable without a cable draped across your desk. What you give up: iAnyGo's superior cooldown timer, which matters if Pokemon GO is your main use. What you pay: $12.95/month or $79.95 lifetime, a bit more than iAnyGo. We compared them feature by feature in iAnyGo vs AnyTo.
LocaChange: Same Job, $59.99 Once
The budget answer. Teleport, joystick, route simulation, over the same USB developer tunneling. The cooldown tooling is a step behind and the UI is plainer, but if you spoof casually rather than daily, the $59.99 lifetime undercuts everything else serious in the category. Pair it with manual cooldown discipline for Pokemon GO.
GFaker Pro: Kill the Computer Dependency
The complaint iAnyGo cannot fix is architectural: every USB spoofer needs a computer, and the spoof resets on reboot. GFaker Pro is a Bluetooth GPS dongle your iPhone treats as a legitimate external GPS source. Set the location from its companion app, no desktop software at all. $50-$120 one-time. The cleanest signal pattern of any spoofing method, popular with Pokemon GO players for exactly that reason. Trade-off: it is a physical object you have to carry and charge.
Xcode Simulate Location: The Free Developer Route
Apple's own developer tools can set a simulated location on a connected iPhone, free. The catches are real: you need a Mac with Xcode installed, the workflow is clunky (create a dummy project, add a GPX file, run), the location resets constantly, and apps that actively look for simulated-location flags detect it. Fine for testing your own app or a one-off prank. Not a daily driver.
The Alternative Most Switchers Actually Need
Here is the pattern we see constantly: someone pays for iAnyGo, uses it twice a month, and both times it is to make a shared location in iMessage or WhatsApp show somewhere else. That use case never needed system GPS spoofing. The recipient of a shared location only sees the map card you send them; nothing on their phone reads your GPS. A free tool that generates a genuine Apple Maps card at any coordinates covers it, with no computer, no cable, and no subscription to cancel.
Free for Chat-Side Fakes
Location Changer drops a pin anywhere on the world map and generates a real Apple Maps card with the address, coordinates and elevation. Share to iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Mail. Free.
Not Worth Switching To
- Dr.Fone Virtual Location. Discontinued in August 2024, no more updates. People still recommend it in old threads; skip it. Details in our Dr.Fone alternatives guide.
- App Store "GPS spoofer" apps. Apple does not allow App Store apps to override system GPS. Whatever they claim, they cannot do it.
- Free "iAnyGo crack" downloads. Classic malware distribution. The tool phones home for licence checks anyway.
- VPNs. A VPN changes your IP location, not your GPS. Apps that read GPS see your real position. More in does a VPN change GPS location.
FAQ
Is there a free alternative that does everything iAnyGo does?
No. Free system-level spoofing on iPhone means Xcode (clunky, detectable) or nothing. Anything else claiming to be a free full replacement is a scam. The free wins are use-case specific: chat shares.
iAnyGo stopped working after an iOS update. Switch or wait?
Wait a week or two first. Tenorshare has consistently shipped compatibility updates after each iOS release. Every USB spoofer breaks on new iOS versions until updated, so switching brands does not escape the cycle.
Which alternative is safest for Pokemon GO?
GFaker Pro, because an external GPS accessory produces the most natural-looking signal. Whatever you use, cooldown discipline matters more than tool choice.
Can I get a refund from Tenorshare?
They advertise a 30-day money-back guarantee with conditions. Refunds on subscription renewals are harder; cancel auto-renew the day you decide to leave.