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Return on Investment

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Users consistently praise Xcode for its seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, which simplifies the development process for iOS and macOS applications. The all-in-one environment, featuring tools like the simulator and debugging capabilities, enhances productivity and streamlines workflows. However, many note that it can be resource-intensive, leading to slow performance on larger projects.

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Abhik S.
AS
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best App Development IDE for Apple with Top-Notch Simulation and Debugging"
What do you like best about Xcode?

Well in few words best App Development IDE for Apple ecosystem. It has the best built in simulator and it really gives the idea on how your application will work in real time whether you are building app for iOS, ipadOs or watchOS, i have personally made project for ipadOS and watchOS both were perfect in terms simulation and real time usage. On of the best UI, for and IDE, and one thing loved is the debugging and code completion, literally save you a load of time. Plugins are great too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

Now coming to the bad part which I personally faced, was the simulator was bit too slow, Once you are working on Xcode you might have to close all other applications for it to even load the simulator properly, I had a high end MacOs only but still had this issue,it often crashed as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kishore N.
KN
iOS Developer & Product Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful Tool for iOS Development with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about Xcode?

I find the Xcode Organizer very useful because it allows me to see all crashes reported by TestFlight users and identify the specific file or line that caused the crash. This helps me debug and resolve issues effectively. I also appreciate the support for Apple's AI assistant in the newer versions of Xcode, which provides code suggestions. Although it's not as good as other agents like Cursor, Windsurf, Antigravity, or Kiro, it's still better than going outside Xcode to search for code snippets. I also found the initial setup of Xcode very easy, just follow the instructions and you're good to go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

I feel the build system and settings are very complex. These can be improved and simplified for new users and should have advanced options for all the advanced users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sachin P.
SP
Senior Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Powerful, All-in-One IDE for Seamless Apple Development"
What do you like best about Xcode?

I like Xcode for its overall ease of use, smooth implementation process, great integration with Apple’s ecosystem, and its wide range of built-in features. I use it frequently because it streamlines development, and Apple’s documentation and support resources make it easier to get help when needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

Xcode can be slow on large projects, sometimes feels buggy, and the storyboard merging conflicts in version control are a frequent headache. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Axel U.
AU
Software Engineer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Integrated Simulator and Preview that Save Time"
What do you like best about Xcode?

I really like that it includes an integrated simulator, as it allows you to test the app directly. Additionally, the previewer is very useful when making design changes, because you can instantly see how they will look. All of this makes the experience easy, intuitive, and saves a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

In my experience, it consumes quite a bit of battery, I would even say too much. Also, I'm not convinced by the customization or the management of git within the same application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amit S.
AS
SDE
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential for iOS and iPadOS App Testing"
What do you like best about Xcode?

I really like using Xcode for iOS and iPad device emulation. It allows me to test apps I've made with React Native in the iOS and iPadOS environment without having the actual devices. I can't afford all the Apple devices needed for testing, so it's great that Xcode creates a test device using the emulator. It really helps me see if the app is running smoothly on those devices. Also, the initial setup of Xcode was easy; I just had to go to the App Store and install it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

It takes so much space while installing the emulating device. I think that can be reduced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ajay  B.
AB
Sr. Python Fullstack Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Outstanding Experience from Start to Finish"
What do you like best about Xcode?

it is best tool for building ios apps for the Apple ecosystem.

it helps to fix errors quickly, save time during development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

it can feel heavy on older Macs, and build times can sometimes be slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

vishwajeet s.
VS
Senior Consultant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Package Management with Seamless Dependency Handling"
What do you like best about Xcode?

Effortless Package Management and Seamless Dependency Handling

Effortless installation, integration and development with Seamless Dependency Handling.

great community and customer support and features installations.

effortless implementation

I use it frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

The size acquired after installation seems way heavier than intellij or other IDEs and other tools/utilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shubham G.
SG
QA Lead
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Essential for iOS Development, Easy Setup"
What do you like best about Xcode?

I like that with Xcode, I can run iOS apps locally without major dependencies. I use the simulator most frequently to run and test apps, and I also create and upload builds to TestFlight. The initial setup was easy since it involved downloading the dmg file, installing it, and then simply opening the project to run the app with the simulator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

Sometimes it takes a lot of space which can be reduced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RAVI S.
RS
Software Engineer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Must-Have Tool for Any iOS or Mac Developer"
What do you like best about Xcode?

The best thing is how tightly integrated everything is. The way the code, the UI builder, and the device simulators all work together in one place makes the entire app development process feel really seamless and connected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

It's incredibly resource-hungry. The application itself is huge, updates take forever to download, and it frequently makes my laptop's feel slow, even during relatively simple tasks, which can slow everything else down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

V Vidya P.
VP
Developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Review on xcode"
What do you like best about Xcode?

Xcode provides seamless integration, makes easy with storyboard and previews. it shows autocompletion Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

It gives unrelated error, i feel more GB, it takes longer time simulator Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

9 months

Average Discount

8%

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