Upsource vs Xcode

Upsource vs Xcode: What are the differences?

Upsource: Self-hosted Git, Mercurial, Subversion and Perforce repository browser and code review tool. Upsource summarizes recent changes in your repository, showing commit messages, authors, quick diffs, links to detailed diff views and associated code reviews. A commit graph helps visualize the history of commits, branches and merges in your repository; Xcode: The complete toolset for building great apps. The Xcode IDE is at the center of the Apple development experience. Tightly integrated with the Cocoa and Cocoa Touch frameworks, Xcode is an incredibly productive environment for building amazing apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Upsource can be classified as a tool in the "Code Collaboration & Version Control" category, while Xcode is grouped under "Integrated Development Environment".

Some of the features offered by Upsource are:

• Instantly access all your projects
• Keep track of code changes
• Use code insight in Java projects

On the other hand, Xcode provides the following key features:

• Source Editor
• Assistant Editor
• Asset Catalog

"Free for 10 users" is the top reason why over 13 developers like Upsource, while over 127 developers mention "IOS Development" as the leading cause for choosing Xcode.

According to the StackShare community, Xcode has a broader approval, being mentioned in 1051 company stacks & 603 developers stacks; compared to Upsource, which is listed in 3 company stacks and 4 developer stacks.