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At a Glance
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,640)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Xcode
Xcode
Star Rating
(973)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Xcode
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Visual Studio excels in multi-language support, with a rating of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for developers working with various programming languages. In contrast, Xcode's multi-language support is rated at 8.3, which some users find limiting for cross-platform development.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's ease of use is rated at 9.1, highlighting its intuitive interface and robust features that streamline the development process. On the other hand, Xcode's ease of use is rated at 8.8, with some users noting a steeper learning curve, especially for those new to macOS development.
  • G2 users indicate that Visual Studio's file management capabilities are rated at 9.1, with features like integrated version control and project organization tools that enhance productivity. Xcode, while rated at 8.6, has received feedback about its file management being less intuitive, particularly for larger projects.
  • Reviewers say that Visual Studio shines in customization options, scoring 9.0, allowing developers to tailor their environment extensively. In contrast, Xcode's customization is rated at 8.3, with users expressing a desire for more flexibility in personalizing their development workspace.
  • Users on G2 report that Visual Studio's patching and updates are rated at 9.0, with frequent updates that keep the software current and secure. Xcode, rated at 8.9, also provides regular updates, but some users mention that the update process can be cumbersome and time-consuming.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's overall functionality, particularly in test feedback and emulation, is rated highly at 8.9 and 9.0 respectively, making it a strong choice for developers focused on quality assurance. Xcode, while competitive, has received feedback that its testing features could be more robust, with a lower rating of 8.7 for test variety.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Visual Studio
No pricing available
Xcode
No pricing available
Free Trial
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Xcode
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
2,952
8.8
793
Ease of Use
8.7
2,965
7.8
796
Ease of Setup
8.5
610
7.9
146
Ease of Admin
8.5
524
8.0
132
Quality of Support
8.3
2,552
7.7
701
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
489
8.1
122
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,858
7.9
770
Features by Category
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.8
5,002
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
746
Not enough data
8.9
736
Not enough data
9.0
649
Not enough data
8.7
726
Not enough data
8.7
711
Not enough data
8.6
714
Not enough data
8.7
720
Not enough data
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.9
3,206
8.7
412
Functionality
9.1
471
9.0
62
8.9
468
8.8
60
8.9
428
8.7
54
8.9
462
8.5
60
8.8
459
8.8
60
8.8
461
8.6
58
8.7
457
8.7
58
Not enough data
8.8
418
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
9.0
77
Management
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
9.0
67
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
9.0
2,191
8.6
345
Functionality
9.1
323
8.8
50
9.1
319
8.6
49
9.1
296
8.3
46
9.0
318
8.3
50
8.8
307
8.8
50
8.8
314
8.4
50
9.0
314
8.9
50
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
Visual Studio
Visual Studio is categorized as .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Xcode
Xcode is categorized as Mobile App Debugging and Mobile App Testing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.8%
Xcode
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Computer Software
30.7%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Higher Education
3.0%
Internet
2.4%
Financial Services
2.3%
Other
38.9%
Xcode
Xcode
Computer Software
35.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Internet
5.9%
Higher Education
3.5%
Financial Services
2.3%
Other
34.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
RK
Rohit K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Visual Studio provides a major library of various programming languages to run code in your system with an ease of implementation for daily usage. If you are a coder and you are using this, you can understand how important it is for coding and make things...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education

One of the most annoying thing is that you need to register to use the software, and that you must be connected all the time, otherwise it starts complaining. It is easy to find support for all-Microsoft solutions, but if you want to create something not...

Xcode
Xcode
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel T.
DT
Daniel T.
Verified User in Program Development

It's constantly improving with each release. Apple are making it easier for developers to use the latest technologies and their tool box are getting tighter to help solve/diagnose problems in your code. The fact that you can now search within each...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Apple has, in classic Apple style, told you exactly how this IDE is going to be laid out. You want the Navigator to be on the right instead of the left? Too bad. You want the Utilities at the bottom instead of the right? No, your wrong; it belongs on the...

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Discussions
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Discussions
What is Visual Studio used for?
8 comments
Pratik  D.
PD
Integrated Development Environment for Applications DevelopmentRead more
What is the use of Visual Studio?
6 comments
Khabul S.
KS
Visual Studio is user friendly IDE tool used for developing code with lots of plugins available.Read more
can i use visual studio with mysql database? is it the best compatibility
5 comments
Jacqueline U.
JU
Yes, you can go ahead, MS Visual Studio is efficiently compatible with both MSSql and Mysql.Read more
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
The text appears to be a fragment or a heading related to the context of application development. It suggests a focus or topic area but does not provide...Read more