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Xcode

Essential IDE for iOS/macOS development.

Download on the Mac App Store Official website

Requires macOS 26.6Price Not statedLast updated October 14, 2026

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What is Xcode?

Essential IDE for iOS/macOS development.

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Type: developer toolEditorially reviewed
Platform: macOS
Developer: AppleDeveloper-stated
Relationship to Nuanyue: Third-party product — not published by NuanyueEditorially reviewed
Current version: 27.0Developer-stated
Official website: developer.apple.com/xcode/

Last updated October 14, 2026. Facts marked developer-stated come from the developer and are not independently confirmed; editorially reviewed marks a Nuanyue judgement.

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Essential IDE for iOS/macOS development.

Xcode runs on macOS and is listed on Nuanyue in the developer tools category.

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Xcode on the Mac App StoreGrade A
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Xcode — official websiteGrade B
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