XcodesApp For Mac

While the latest version of Xcode is generally preferable, there are many reasons to use older versions of the software for development in certain cases. These include OS support and features built into the SDKs included in the newer versions.

XcodesApp simplifies the process of installing and switching between different Xcode editions. While you can do this without a dedicated app, this utility streamlines the job and lets you handle everything with just a couple of clicks, from a user-friendly GUI.

On launch, the app lists all available versions of Xcode, which Apple makes public. You can install any number of them at the same time with just the click of a button. Details are provided for each download, such as release notes and included SDK versions.

Once you have two or more installations of Xcode, it takes a single click to make any of them active. This allows you to switch between them for various development jobs without having to waste time uninstalling and reinstalling.

XcodesApp uses aria2 in order to speed up downloads. This splits the file into multiple parts and downloads them simultaneously to make the most of your available bandwidth. If you like, you can switch to Apple’s default URLSession API.

You can also choose your preferred data source, either Apple or Xcode Releases. If there are any network errors or other issues while the download is ongoing, it will be resumed automatically.

In short, XcodesApp does a great job of streamlining the tasks of downloading, installing, and switching between different editions of Xcode for specific development jobs. It reduces the process to one or two clicks, while also using download acceleration to ensure it takes full advantage of your bandwidth.