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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

9 months

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Users consistently praise Xcode for its seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, which simplifies the app development process. The intuitive interface and robust debugging tools enhance productivity, making it easier to build and test iOS applications. However, many users note that it can be resource-heavy and slow, particularly on larger projects or older machines.

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Amit S.
AS
Software Developer Engineer
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.

Raducu R.
RR
Fullstack developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great All-in-One Tool for iOS Development, but Performance Needs Improvement"
What do you like best about Xcode?

Powerful and well-integrated development environment, but can feel heavy and occasionally unstable on larger projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

Frequent bugs, slow indexing, and heavy resource usage make Xcode frustrating for larger or complex projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Soham C.
SC
Full-stack Developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great for Swift Development, But Prone to Crashes"
What do you like best about Xcode?

I really like using Xcode for developing Swift code apps. The iPhone previews and runs are really helpful for me. They allow me to test the UI, UX, and user flow before pushing to production. It also helps ensure that my code works properly and that the app builds correctly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

It crashes a lot, especially during the build. 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.

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.

Swati S.
SS
Engineer II - Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Xcode: Tool for iOS development"
What do you like best about Xcode?

As a user, the best thing about Xcode is it works with Apple's ecosystem. If the user wants to build an iPhone application, xcode has all the required tools. If a user wants to test it on a simulator or push that to real device, it works so easily. Debugging is easy. When something breaks, user is being able to pause execution, inspect variables, view the UI hierarchy live. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

Xcode is slow, especially on large projects or older Macs. The IDE crashes unexpectedly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Performance and User-Friendly for All Tasks"
What do you like best about Xcode?

It’s a great IDE, but when it needs to be used for simple tasks - like editing a json file, it doesn’t overwhelm the machine performance or the user with interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

I think the setup sometimes with xcode can be a bit hectic, but once you do the process you’re able to run the show smootly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashutosh G.
AG
Senior Software Engineer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive Interface and Smart Features Make Xcode a Standout"
What do you like best about Xcode?

I really like the overall interface of Xcode. It comes with a number of features like Code Suggestion and Code Completion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xcode?

So far the development i've done using Xcode I haven't faced anything that I dislike about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Richard L.
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Richard Lembata
Last activity about 4 years ago

xcode the best aplication

Sagarika G.
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Sagarika Gali
Last activity about 4 years ago

Will in future storyboard will be there?

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

9 months

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