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At a Glance
Applause
Applause
Star Rating
(39)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Xcode
Xcode
Star Rating
(1,005)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
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, scoring a high 9.0, which allows developers to test their applications in a simulated environment effectively. In contrast, Applause, while strong in "Test Feedback" with a score of 8.9, does not offer the same level of emulation features.
  • Reviewers mention that Applause shines in "Quality of Support," achieving an impressive score of 9.4, which users appreciate for its responsiveness and helpfulness. Xcode, on the other hand, has a lower support quality score of 7.7, indicating that users may face challenges when seeking assistance.
  • G2 users highlight that Xcode's "File Management" feature is rated at 8.8, making it easier for developers to organize their projects. However, Applause's file management capabilities are slightly lower at 8.6, which may affect users looking for robust organization tools.
  • Users on G2 report that Applause offers better "Ease of Setup" with a score of 8.6 compared to Xcode's 7.9. This difference suggests that new users may find Applause more accessible when getting started with the software.
  • Reviewers mention that Xcode's "Customization" options are rated at 8.5, allowing developers to tailor their environment to their needs. In contrast, Applause's customization score is lower at 8.3, indicating less flexibility for users who want to personalize their experience.
  • Users say that both products perform well in "Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality," with Xcode scoring 8.8 and Applause matching that score. However, Applause's additional features in "Test Variety" (8.7) provide a broader range of testing options, which may appeal to users needing diverse testing scenarios.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Applause
No pricing available
Xcode
No pricing available
Free Trial
Applause
No trial information available
Xcode
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
37
8.8
822
Ease of Use
8.1
37
7.8
825
Ease of Setup
8.6
21
8.0
174
Ease of Admin
8.3
22
8.0
135
Quality of Support
9.4
36
7.7
728
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
22
8.1
125
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
37
7.9
799
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
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
68
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Automation Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Software Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
8.7
13
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Applause
Applause
Xcode
Xcode
Applause and Xcode are categorized as Mobile App Testing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Applause
Applause
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.6%
Xcode
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Applause
Applause
Computer Software
10.5%
Retail
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Telecommunications
5.3%
Internet
5.3%
Other
63.2%
Xcode
Xcode
Computer Software
35.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Internet
5.7%
Higher Education
3.4%
Financial Services
2.2%
Other
34.7%
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Applause
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Discussions
Applause
Applause Discussions
How best we can integrate Applause to our CI/CD pipeline
1 Comment
ML
At our company we work using CI/CD based on 2 weeks sprints. WE use applause as remote testing platform basically for Exploratory testing on Staging...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Applause has no more 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