Xcode vs IntelliJ IDEA : Which is Better?

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Xcode

Xcode is a complete developer toolset for creating apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Developed by Apple

License: Free

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X

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IntelliJ IDEA

IntelliJ IDEA is a Java integrated development environment (IDE). Developed by JetBrains

License: Freemium

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

Xcode VS IntelliJ IDEA Feature comparision

Feature Xcode IntelliJ IDEA
Code completion
Color coding
Compiler
Developer Tools
Exe Compiler
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Customizable
Support for Themes
Community based
Python
Embedded debugger
Intellisense
Java IDE
Built-in Terminal
Beauty and fluid interface
Go to definition
Java Support
C++ support
Learn with Flashcards
Autocompletion
Build system
Visual studio intergration
Code formatting
Support for Javascript
Secure File Sharing
Syntax Highlighting
Support for FTP
Real time collaboration
Web Development
Android Development
Compiles to native assembly code
Cross-platform
Auto Correction
Java
Language/SDK agnostic
Night mode/Dark Theme
Static analysis
Version and Source control
WYSIWYG Support
Lightweight
FLOSS
No Tracking
Privacy-friendly
Automatic Indentation
Cloud IDE
Cloud coding
Web-Based
Browser based
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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