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At a Glance
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
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iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Star Rating
(34)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that the iOS SDK excels in "Emulation" with a score of 9.0, allowing developers to test their applications in a simulated environment effectively, while Xcode, although strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.8 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that the "File Management" feature in iOS SDK is rated at 8.8, providing a seamless experience for organizing project files, whereas Xcode's file management received a score of 8.6, indicating a minor difference in user satisfaction.
  • G2 users highlight that the "Customization" capabilities of iOS SDK are rated at 8.5, allowing for more tailored app development, while Xcode's customization features are rated lower at 8.3, suggesting less flexibility in this aspect.
  • Users on G2 say that the "Help Guides" provided by iOS SDK are rated at 8.6, which many find helpful for troubleshooting, while Xcode's guides, rated at 8.4, are perceived as slightly less comprehensive.
  • Reviewers mention that the "Patching & Updates" process in iOS SDK is rated at 8.7, indicating a reliable update mechanism, while Xcode's score of 8.9 suggests it has a slight edge in this area, with users appreciating its timely updates.
  • Users report that the overall "Ease of Use" for iOS SDK is rated at 9.0, making it a user-friendly option for developers, while Xcode's score of 8.8 indicates it may require a bit more learning curve for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Xcode
No pricing available
iOS SDK
No pricing available
Free Trial
Xcode
No trial information available
iOS SDK
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
821
9.1
31
Ease of Use
7.8
824
8.3
30
Ease of Setup
8.0
173
8.5
11
Ease of Admin
7.9
134
8.8
10
Quality of Support
7.7
727
7.8
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
124
8.0
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
798
9.6
30
Features by Category
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
70
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
9.0
96
Not enough data
Management
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.8
85
Not enough data
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.5
67
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.6
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Xcode
Xcode
iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Xcode and iOS SDK are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Xcode
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.7%
iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
45.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.6%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
iOS SDK
iOS SDK
Computer Software
32.3%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Internet
6.5%
Information Services
6.5%
Research
3.2%
Other
29.0%
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iOS SDK
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Discussions
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
iOS SDK
iOS SDK Discussions
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iOS SDK has no discussions with answers