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At a Glance
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Star Rating
(61)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
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
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Xcode excels in its "Emulation" capabilities, receiving a score of 9.0, which allows developers to effectively test their applications in a simulated environment. In contrast, Visual Studio App Center also performs well in this area but with a slightly lower score of 8.8.
  • Reviewers mention that Xcode's "File Management" feature is rated at 8.8, providing a robust system for organizing project files. However, Visual Studio App Center's file management is rated slightly lower at 8.6, indicating that while it is functional, it may not be as intuitive for users.
  • G2 users highlight that Xcode's "Customization" options are rated at 8.5, allowing for a high degree of flexibility in tailoring the development environment. Conversely, Visual Studio App Center's customization features are rated at 8.3, suggesting that while they are adequate, they may not offer the same level of personalization.
  • Users on G2 report that Xcode's "Help Guides" are rated at 8.6, which many find helpful for navigating the software. In comparison, Visual Studio App Center's help guides received a slightly lower score of 8.4, indicating that users may find them less comprehensive.
  • Reviewers mention that Xcode's "Patching & Updates" feature is rated at 8.7, which users appreciate for its reliability in keeping the software up to date. Visual Studio App Center, while also strong in this area with a score of 8.9, is noted for its more frequent updates, which some users prefer.
  • Users say that Xcode's overall "Ease of Use" is rated at 9.0, making it a favorite among developers for its user-friendly interface. Visual Studio App Center, with a score of 8.8, is also considered easy to use, but some users feel that Xcode provides a more seamless experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
No pricing available
Xcode
No pricing available
Free Trial
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
No trial information available
Xcode
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
55
8.8
821
Ease of Use
8.1
55
7.8
824
Ease of Setup
7.9
24
8.0
173
Ease of Admin
7.8
23
7.9
134
Quality of Support
7.8
43
7.7
727
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
19
8.1
124
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
53
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
Not enough data
8.5
67
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
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
8.6
12
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
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Xcode
Xcode
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center and Xcode are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.4%
Xcode
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Computer Software
29.3%
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Internet
13.8%
Telecommunications
6.9%
Entertainment
5.2%
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
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Microsoft Visual Studio App Center has no discussions with answers
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