Android vs iOS platform : 10 Key Differences

Whether you are testing a new product idea, launching a new feature or building a new App, one is bound to prioritize between iOS and Android for initial development. Here are some key differences that may help with your decision based on your objectives.

1) iOS has almost 35/50% on phones - US market share whereas Android has more market share in developing nations like Asia and Africa while iOS leads the market in developed countries like US, Singapore, Australia, Europe etc

2) Android has higher degree of security concerns and vulnerability issues. Huge variety of Android phone and device models is generally considered responsible for this.

3) In User experience, users generally rate ios/Apple much higher than android

4) Hardware technology for top end Android models is considered superior with greater selection but is less standardised. This is mainly because highly dispered phone models from manufacturers

5) Android provides deeper access to the operating system layer to the developer and high levels of customization are possible

6) App development in Android in general takes more code lines and is more expensive than iOS of Apple

7) It is relatively easier and quicker to publish in the Android Play Store

8) iPhone users are considered more loyal to the brand and in many cases considered to have higher CLV for ecommerce.

9) iOS users also tend to make more In-App purchases/online shopping compared to Android and have higher engagement. Advertisement is the main source of revenue for Android Apps

10) Both iOS and Android have roughly equal number of Apps on their playstores but iOS follows a stricter publishing criteria especially on user data privacy