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At a Glance
Android Studio
Android Studio
Star Rating
(618)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Android Studio
Xcode
Xcode
Star Rating
(1,003)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Xcode
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Xcode excels in its integration with Apple's ecosystem, making it a preferred choice for developers focused on iOS and macOS applications. Reviewers mention that features like Interface Builder and SwiftUI streamline the design process significantly.
  • Reviewers mention that Android Studio offers superior multi-language support, particularly for Kotlin and Java, which is crucial for Android development. Users on G2 highlight the ease of switching between languages as a major advantage.
  • G2 users indicate that Xcode's file management system is robust, allowing for efficient organization of project files. However, users report that Android Studio's file management is equally effective, with features like the Project View and Android Resource Manager enhancing usability.
  • Users say that Android Studio shines in its emulation capabilities, with the Android Emulator providing a wide range of device configurations for testing. Reviewers mention that this feature is essential for ensuring app compatibility across various Android devices.
  • Reviewers mention that Xcode's help guides and documentation are comprehensive, making it easier for new users to get started. In contrast, users report that Android Studio's help guides are also well-structured, with many tutorials available for common issues.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Xcode's patching and updates are frequent and well-managed, ensuring that developers have access to the latest tools and features. Conversely, reviewers mention that while Android Studio also provides regular updates, some users have experienced delays in patching certain issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android Studio
No pricing available
Xcode
No pricing available
Free Trial
Android Studio
No trial information available
Xcode
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
517
8.8
821
Ease of Use
8.6
519
7.8
824
Ease of Setup
8.1
105
8.0
173
Ease of Admin
8.2
73
7.9
134
Quality of Support
8.5
468
7.7
727
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
65
8.1
124
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
498
7.9
798
Features by Category
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.7
70
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
65
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.6
105
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
9.0
96
Management
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.8
85
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
113
8.5
67
Functionality
8.9
105
8.7
64
8.9
101
8.6
62
8.7
93
8.2
59
8.7
101
8.3
63
8.2
99
8.7
63
8.6
96
8.4
63
8.6
100
8.8
63
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.2
16
8.6
12
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
8.1
15
8.6
12
8.3
14
8.6
12
8.3
14
8.6
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio
Xcode
Xcode
Android Studio and Xcode are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android Studio
Android Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.2%
Xcode
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Android Studio
Android Studio
Computer Software
33.9%
Information Technology and Services
28.5%
Program Development
3.9%
Internet
3.2%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
27.6%
Xcode
Xcode
Computer Software
35.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Internet
5.7%
Higher Education
3.4%
Financial Services
2.2%
Other
34.6%
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Discussions
Android Studio
Android Studio Discussions
when are you guys adding IOS development also
7 Comments
Derdille N.
DN
We are constantly working on improving our services, and adding support for iOS development is definitely on our roadmap. However, I'm unable to provide a...Read more
What does Android Studio do?
4 Comments
Ashwin  H.
AH
Android studio is used for Mobile app development platform may be by using flutter. It also have simulator options to check the changes done in the codeRead more
do you have a lite version of the current version
2 Comments
Pharis S.
PS
It consumes a lot of RAM especially when you install Android emulator.Read more
Xcode
Xcode Discussions
Can we use Xcode for the hybrid apps in future?
2 Comments
Karan S.
KS
It's doubtful - Apple likes to keep their environment separate from others. iOS will continue to be its own identity and I doubt hybrid apps will be...Read more
Is Xcode good for Python?
2 Comments
Yuvraj B.
YB
no its only for swift there was objective -C also but prefer to go with swift.Read more
What is the use of Xcode in Mac?
2 Comments
vishal singh s.
VS
For application developmentRead more