iPhone simulator for iPod Touch 4G - ios

What would be the equivalent version of the iPhone simulator for iPod Touch 4G in xcode?
I am trying to simulate an app that I have on the app-store for close to a year now. Recently, a new user complained that the app crashed on its iPod Touch 4G with IOS 6.0.1. I decided to start the debug with the simulator. But I am not sure which version of iPhone simulator I should use for the iPod 4G. Is it iPhone 5?
BTW, it is a pretty simple app which does not use any hardware features that are not available on iPod Touch 2G. We tested the app on iPod Touch 2G at the time of release as a minimum hardware required. It does use NSTimers and the users complain seems to revolve around it.
I appreciate any help.
Thank you.
Best regards,


The equivalent for iPod Touch 4G would be and iPhone Simulator with 3.5 inch screen size and retina display.
When you launch the simulator, in the menu bar select: Hardware -> Device -> iPhone (Retina 3.5 inch)
The version of the iOS may vary and you can change it from the Hardware -> Version menu. To instal simulators with previous iOS versions go to Xcode -> Preferences -> Downloads


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