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Compare Code::Blocks and Xcode 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Code::Blocks
Star Rating
(97)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Code::BlocksXcode
Star Rating
(1,003)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Code::Blocks excels in ease of use with a score of 8.7, making it a preferred choice for beginners, while Xcode, with a score of 7.8, is noted to have a steeper learning curve, particularly for those new to macOS development.
- Reviewers mention that Code::Blocks offers solid multi-language support with a score of 7.0, but Xcode significantly outperforms it with a score of 8.7, making it a better option for developers working with multiple programming languages.
- G2 users highlight that Code::Blocks has a strong file management system, scoring 8.6, but Xcode's file management is rated even higher at 8.8, providing a more streamlined experience for managing project files.
- Users on G2 report that Xcode shines in customization options, scoring 8.5, while Code::Blocks falls short with a score of 7.5, indicating that Xcode allows for a more tailored development environment.
- Reviewers say that Xcode's help guides are particularly robust, scoring 8.6, which is higher than Code::Blocks' score of 7.8, suggesting that Xcode users have better access to resources when troubleshooting or learning the software.
- Users report that Code::Blocks has a strong patching and updates system with a score of 7.7, but Xcode leads in this area with a score of 8.7, indicating more frequent and effective updates that enhance user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Code::Blocks
No pricing availableXcode
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Code::Blocks
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
90
8.8
821
Ease of Use
8.7
90
7.8
824
Ease of Setup
8.8
7
8.0
173
Ease of Admin
7.8
6
7.9
134
Quality of Support
8.0
81
7.7
727
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
5
8.1
124
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
91
7.9
798
Features by Category
Functionality
8.7
50
9.0
65
8.6
50
8.8
63
6.9
40
8.7
57
7.5
47
8.5
63
7.7
49
8.8
63
7.8
49
8.6
61
7.7
44
8.6
61
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
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.8
63
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Code::Blocks and Xcode are categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
Code::Blocks has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Code::Blocks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
38.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Program Development
10.6%
Higher Education
9.6%
Education Management
4.3%
Other
24.5%
Computer Software
35.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Internet
5.7%
Higher Education
3.4%
Financial Services
2.2%
Other
34.6%
Discussions
Can i use asp.net on code::blocks?
1 Comment
BB
No, code::blocks is an IDE for C/C++ languaje, for asp.net i recomend you use "Visual Studio Code"Read more
Code::Blocks has no more discussions with answers
Can we use Xcode for the hybrid apps in future?
2 Comments
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
YB
no its only for swift there was objective -C also but prefer to go with swift.Read more
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