In the smartphone section, the trilogy of Android, iOS, and Windows has ended as Windows discontinues its smartphones. Now there are only two swords, one is Android, and the other is iOS. There are many articles that claim both OS are better than each other. However, the attributes of both OS are not the same.
Back in 2012, there were many operating systems. But now, the scenarios have changed. Only two operating systems survive the harsh conditions and feature specific demands of the market. I reckon this is a classic tug of war between two tech giants to beat each other up for leading market share and supremacy.
In this post, you will read about how Android and iOS are different from each other. We’ve included a marketing analysis and other stats that’ll help you understand some of the differences between Android and iOS.
A duopoly of iOS and Android rules the entire market of smartphones, which acquires 99% of total sales. Let’s get you started with the stats and other factsheets that will help you comprehend the comparative study on Android and iOS.
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Android VS iOS: A Comparative Analysis
Android is a Linux-based operating system and partly open source as well. It was originally developed by Android Inc., but later, in 2005, it was acquired by Google. It is currently dominating the smartphone market with 87% of the total market share.
iOS, on the other hand, is giving Android a fight from region to region. It is developed by Apple Inc. For instance, take the example of Japan. Here the total share of the iOS operating system is about 51% of the total smartphone market.
In a nutshell, Android knows how to entice its customer base and keep them in the fold with flexible devices and prices, while iOS knows how to maintain a solid client-base in the lucrative market.
Device Fragmentation
As Android smartphones and devices are ample in number, device fragmentation is quite common in them. Device fragmentations occur as a problem many times when the users still use the old version of the OS on their devices. It can be a severe headache when it comes to fixing the bugs. It creates security vulnerabilities and can jeopardize your device’s security. In the case of iOS, it is not a concern because of so fewer models.
User Experience
As far as the user experience of Android and iOS is concerned, iOS is considered to have a much better user experience than any of the existing mobile operating systems, including Android. Android OS stands at number two in terms of user experience. iOS may not offer as many features as Android, but it provides clean and simple navigation, increasing the user’s UX. It is the stronghold of iOS, and Android always tries to beat that. Maybe in nearing it can, but till now, there is no sign of that.
Security Vulnerability
When we talk about being open, the Android operating system beats Apple’s iOS by a huge margin. However, there is a cost to it. The cost is the security vulnerability. The device fragmentation may increase the flexibility and openness of an Android device, but they also increase the chances of 3rd party apps creating security concerns for Android. In the case of iOS, only jailbreak can open the OS for security vulnerabilities which are never easy unless you don’t want to sabotage the warranty of your smartphone.
Applications
When it comes to iOS app development and Android app development, there are some clear distinctions that make for apparent likings.
Android app development is considered to be easier than iOS app development because of deeper access and easy customization. There are 40% more code lines than an iOS app, plus the budget of an Android app increases an iOS app by 30% at least. Maintenance is also quite difficult in an Android app because of device fragmentation.
Concluding Remarks
So, these are some of the major differences between Android and iOS apps. I hope you’ll make the right decision when selecting any of the two OS in the end. Till then, have a great day ahead!!!
