Our verdict
Who it's for
Apple's IDE for app development
Who should look elsewhere
Mac only
Pros
- +Official Apple IDE
- +Swift/Objective-C native
- +Simulator included
- +Instruments profiling
- +Free
Cons
- −Mac only
- −Resource heavy
- −Updates large
- −Can be buggy
- −Learning curve
Key features
- ✓Interface Builder
- ✓Swift Playgrounds
- ✓Simulator support
- ✓Instruments profiling
- ✓TestFlight integration
- ✓Asset catalog management
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | iOS/macOS dev; Swift/Obj-C; Simulator |