Comparison

Stick Code vs XV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stick Code

Features
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An IDE & Terminal for your iPad

About

XV

Access every Xcode release, from the latest betas to historical versions. View detailed SDK and compiler information, filter by release type, and download directly from Apple. Works offline and supports accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Browse all Xcode releases
  • View detailed SDK versions
  • Check compiler versions
  • Filter by release type
  • Download Xcode directly
  • View release notes
  • Works offline
Features
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XV: Release Radar gives you instant access to every Xcode release Apple has ever shipped — from the latest betas to the very first version. Key Features: • Browse all Xcode releases, betas, release candidates, and developer previews in one place • Compare any two releases side by side to see what changed — SDKs, compilers, and requirements • Release Timeline — follow each version's journey from first beta to final release, and filter by completion status to view active or completed cycles • Toolchain History — discover when each Swift and platform SDK version first shipped • Cadence Chart — visualize the days between consecutive Swift and SDK releases to spot release velocity trends • Watching — pin the releases you track and see at a glance when a newer version is available • Opt-in release notifications by type: betas, release candidates, stable releases, and developer previews • View detailed SDK versions for iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS • Check Swift and Clang compiler versions included in each release • Copy a CI Matrix snippet — the exact Swift, Clang, SDK, and macOS requirement versions, ready to paste into CI config • Filter by release type and search by version number, SDK, or compiler • Download Xcode directly from Apple with one tap • Share a release as text or a rendered image card, and copy download links instantly • Verify downloads with SHA-1 checksums • Ask Siri or use the Shortcuts app to get the latest Xcode, identify a build number, find the first Xcode to ship a given Swift or SDK version, or check which Xcode runs on your macOS — and find any release from Spotlight • On Mac, a menu bar extra puts the latest releases, notifications, and download links one click away • Home Screen and desktop widgets for at-a-glance release info • Works offline with cached data • Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — no web browser needed • Localized in dozens of languages • Full VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support Built for developers who need to quickly look up which SDK ships with which Xcode, find download links, or check compiler versions. Whether you're maintaining an older project or staying on the cutting edge with the latest beta, XV has you covered. Accessibility is a priority — XV is designed to work great with VoiceOver, supports Dynamic Type for comfortable reading at any text size, and respects Reduce Motion preferences. Data provided by xcodereleases.com — the trusted community resource for Xcode release information.

Screenshots

Stick Code3 screens
XV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stick Code at none against XV's 3. Stick Code also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XV sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Stick Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stick Code versus XV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStick CodeXV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicardo BomenyJeffrey Jackson

In-app purchases

None

Stick Code

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

XV

One-time3
  • Tip$0.99
  • Handshake$4.99
  • Hug$19.99

Questions

Is Stick Code free?
Stick Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XV free?
XV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stick Code or XV have ads?
Neither Stick Code nor XV shows ads.

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