Android Vs iOS App Development? Read This To Make The Right Decision

Are you planning to switch gears into the mobile app development? But, facing a tough time in deciding on which mobile platform you should build your mobile app first? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Today, in this blog post we are going to compare both the platforms and based on this you can decide yourself which mobile platform you should choose to build your app. So, let’s begin the battle between Android Vs iOS. 

Android Vs iOS?

 

If you are planning to start with one platform, it’s more likely you’re puzzled between Android and iOS. Isn’t it? These two companies altogether hold more than 90% share of the Smartphone market (11.7% for iOS & 84.7% for Android). Although, android dominates over iOS in the market share but iOS dominates over Android in terms of profit share. (iOS generates 85% more revenue than Android).

Still can’t decide to make the right decision? Alright, let’s take a quick look on the pros & cons of both Android and iOS.

Pros of Android Operating System (OS)

• The biggest pros of android operating system is its customizability. It offers endless customization possibilities.
• An android user can install non-factory SMS apps and dialers.
• With a single pull-down notification system, an android user can performs multiple actions like turning on mobile data, GPS, Wi-Fi, Calculator, Bluetooth and audio on and off.

Cons of Android Operating System (OS)

• In the Android operating system (OS), apps don’t guarantee to give smooth performance. Plus, the risk of security threats always maintain. 
• Customization freedom doesn’t give guarantee to deliver uniform performance. 

Despite some flaws, Android rules over the market as well as mobile app development industry. Nowadays, 9 out of 10 mobile manufacturers are using Android operating system (OS) than iOS.

Apple iOS

 

Wherever and whatever Android operating system (OS) lacks, Apple iOS compensates for. The simplistic layout and vibrant colors of Apple iOS interface ensures utmost consistency and uniformity of performance.

Pros of Apple iOS

• Unlike Android, Apple takes strict quality control measures to provide complete security of applications.
• It is one of the fastest mobile application platforms in the market.
• iOS users usually tend to stay with the Apple rather than switching to the other mobile platforms. 

Cons of Apple iOS

• It doesn’t allow flash functionality.
• Although it’s a highly secure platform, but it restricts the freedom to explore a diverse range of applications.

After reading up to this, you can see that both Android and iOS have some pros and cons. Android OS allow you to reach to the wider audience however Apple iOS users are more loyal and engaged. By keeping the pros and cons of both in mind, you can better decide which platform is right for you.