TL;DR - Xcode
- Xcode is Apple's IDE for developing iOS, macOS, and Apple apps
- It provides code editing, debugging, and app testing in one tool
- Completely free on the Mac App Store
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 86/100
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Most Popular
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- iOS/macOS dev
- Swift/Obj-C
- Simulator
- Instruments
About Xcode
Xcode builds applications for Apple platforms. The IDE for iOS, macOS, and beyond—Apple development requires Xcode.
The requirement is absolute. The features are comprehensive. The integration is deep.
Developers building for Apple use Xcode because there is no alternative.
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Xcode FAQ
Xcode is completely free from Apple. You need it to develop apps for Apple platforms, and there's no paid version.
Xcode is Apple's IDE for developing apps for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. It includes everything needed to build and submit apps to the App Store.
Xcode is required for iOS/Mac development with Apple's toolchain. VS Code works for cross-platform development. You'll need Xcode for any native Apple app development.