iOS vs Android. What is better anyway? Android and iOS - comparison of two operating systems

Many copies and destinies were broken during the most brutal skirmishes between fans of one camp and another. However, the discussion is still not finished. Both systems are overgrown with a lot of cool features, their glitches are about equal, and the smartphones themselves cost a lot by today’s standards. In general, I propose to discuss which system is better in 2018: iOS or Android.

Prologue

Until 2014, I preferred the iPhone and for good reason. It was impossible to look at Android of those times without tears.

Since the end of 2014, prices for all electronics have increased significantly, and Apple devices have become inaccessible to the average Russian without a loan or installment plan. And therefore the focus of my interests has greatly shifted towards Android devices. Fortunately, after the release of the “lollipop” (Android 5.0), using smartphones became much more pleasant. In those days, I held iPhones in my hands about once a year, at the time the new generation came out. Reviews coming soon for the sake of it.

Android around that time

And recently I made an attempt to switch to iOS and in particular. Looking ahead, I can say that the move was overall a success. Therefore, today I will tell you what iOS advantages, what is missing in the system after Android and vice versa. I will be objective as much as possible, but you can always accuse me of short-sightedness, crookedness and, of course, venality in the comments.

Meet me there after the review. Let's go!

What made me happy

I collected iOS chips, which came in very handy after switching from Android.

Vibration

It is already the fourth year since the release of the Taptic Engine vibration motor. However, no Android smartphone still offers anything as pleasant in terms of vibration feedback. There is something vaguely similar, but even up to 6S it is still far away.

The best part is that the vibration works wherever you can select or scroll something. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a regular alarm clock or some strange application with a timer from App Store.

On some devices with a “green robot” the default vibration is relatively good. But it's worth opening third party application and you stumble upon a disgustingly looming darkness.

Google Pixel 2 XL

The most surprising thing is that there is no development from competitors in this direction.

Synchronization

If you are the owner of a Windows computer, then it’s a sin for you to complain. But for us, poppy growers, living in tandem with Android is very difficult.

You can forget about connecting your smartphone via cable and using it as a flash drive - macOS simply does not see the smartphone.

You need to install either cumbersome software from the manufacturer ( Samsung Kies, HTC Sync Manager and so on), or use poor alternatives like Android File Transfer. Google completely gave up on developing the latter.

Synchronization between Mac and iOS works orderly and nobly. Still would! Photos can be quickly transferred through a very cool program Photo, and all other issues are resolved in iTunes. The latter, by the way, is an endlessly convenient machine for working with music, films and other multimedia. I only need to connect my iPhone via cable once, check literally 2-3 checkboxes and I'm done. In the future, synchronization will occur via Wi-Fi or iCloud. I bought the track on my computer, and after a couple of minutes it’s already on my smartphone.

I can't imagine why Google hasn't yet come up with something similar to synchronize its devices with a desktop PC. After all, there has been a model of how everything should work for a long time. iTunes existed before Android!

iCloud

Apple's cloud was not a revelation for me in terms of classical functions. Contacts, notes, calendars, mail - all this is very quickly synchronized between Android devices.

iCloud is really good and unique for specific things. They are usually collectively referred to as an “ecosystem.” And below are beautiful and convenient parts of it.

Copy-paste

A great feature that simply works. You copied the text on your computer and immediately pasted it onto your iPhone. There are no crutches like sending a text to yourself in Telegram on your smartphone. You don’t even need to configure anything for the first time; everything is ready to go as soon as you enter your Apple ID on your Mac and iPhone.

iPhone scanner

A colleague writes an email asking me to urgently send a scan of my passport. What to do if you work in a cafe where there is no scanner? That's what.

You click on the laptop desktop, select “Import from iPhone” and then “Scan documents”. The smartphone screen immediately lights up, you take a photo, and a PDF document immediately appears on the computer. You can send it to a colleague by mail.

Magic available not only to Muggles

So you have an iPhone and you bought AirPods headphones. I took the last ones out of the box, opened the case and... oh, miracle! Headphones and iPhone have become friends.

I didn't do anything at all to set up the connection. Everything started up BY itself, without my participation. And everything is immediately ready to go.

How it all looks on Android. You unpack the Bluetooth headphones, hold the power button for 6 seconds, go to settings, look for something new wireless device, click on it, wait for a connection request. Sometimes you also need to enter a security code. The last one is a separate file. The security code often consists of four zeros. Seriously? Code? Security?!

In general, a whole adventure that iPhone owners successfully passed.

Universal cards

I recently shopped at a new store. At the checkout I was offered to issue a cumulative discount card, I agreed. Then a letter from my electronic card, which automatically fell into my iPhone, straight into the Wallet application. The rest of my loyalty cards are there too. Isn't it cool?

Yes, I know it's on Android similar applications, but all these are crutches for three simple reasons.

Firstly, the applications are not standard, but from third party developers. I feel much safer that my personal data and the cards themselves are stored in Apple, and not on the servers of unknown guys from LLC “Successful Young Startup with the Support of Chubais.”

Secondly, loyalty cards are distributed in in electronic format in only one format - suitable for the Wallet application on iOS. This is true for restaurants, airlines, and cinemas, all over the world. There is nothing as universal for Android.

And thirdly, Wallet support will not end in a year. And all because the service is provided by a very large and well-known manufacturer. Actually, Apple. Only Anatoly Borisovich knows what will happen to the developers from Successful Startup LLC with the support of Chubais. Or maybe he doesn’t know either.

Face ID and security

I don’t know how much higher the security really is when scanning a face than when scanning a fingerprint (Apple says it’s significantly higher), but what manufacturers of Android devices are doing cannot be compared.

As a rule, smartphones with a “green robot” can boast of facial recognition only through front camera. The latter is much easier to deceive than thousands of dots projected onto the face by a special projector and read by another sensor. This is how Face ID works reliably.

Chin

Or rather, its absence. It's surprising, but even after a year, not a single Android smartphone has managed to completely get rid of the strip under the screen. Even fierce frameless phones like Oppo Find X have it.

Support

One of the most significant advantages of iOS. Imagine, iPhone 5S owners who bought their devices in 2013 (5 years ago) can install iOS 12, the latest system from Apple. And this is not just a number in the settings. The system does have a lot of innovations, most of which will work even on a five-year-old 5S. An unthinkable period for any Android smartphone.

And yes, I know that there is Xiaomi, which updates MIUI even for its very first smartphones. The only difference is that apart from the number in the “About phone” section, nothing changes in the devices - new functions are either very limited on older devices, or they simply aren’t there.

Optional things

There are several features here, the convenience and real necessity of which is extremely doubtful.

Fast charging

Availability fast charging for iPhone is not as critical as for a flagship on Android. I'll explain.

The same one charges relatively quickly from a standard 1-amp power supply. Still, a 2,716 mAh battery is not such a large capacity than 4 thousand “mach” in some. For the latter, quickly replenishing such a large battery is really critical.

In addition, my ten easily lasts a full day without the need to recharge. Therefore, I personally don’t need a quick charge replenishment in 15-20 minutes.

Bluetooth

Yes, you still can't transfer anything via Bluetooth to your iPhone. But please tell me... why the hell do you need to transmit anything via Bluetooth in 2018? Seriously! Describe your scenario in the comments.

If you need to convey something, then most likely it is something pirated. Thank you for this, comrades!

What's missing after Android

Still, Android has certain things that I miss. Here are a few of them.

Dual SIM cards

The biggest and most critical for me is this moment flaw in the iPhone. Having bought almost any Android smartphone, I can insert my personal and work SIM cards into it. With the iPhone, I'm limited to only one card slot.

And yes, Chinese (only Max, if that) is not offered to me. I understand that the wealthy hucksters finally have a trump card, thanks to which they can earn much more than usual. But still this is not my option. Need official support, certification and so on. And then, overpaying 10 thousand or more thousand rubles for an even useful option is not my option.

Notifications

With the release of iOS 12, notifications can now be controlled, customized from the lock screen, and more. Very good!

But I miss something else. Options to turn off the screen backlight when receiving a notification. Either you leave a notification and the screen will always light up, or you turn off the notification completely. Accordingly, you don’t know about new messages.

Always on Display

An amazingly convenient feature that is found in so many Android flagships with an AMOLED screen. Let me remind you that in such displays only individual pixels can light up - the same ones that line up into tiny notification icons, time and date. Thus helpful information always hanging on the screen. And the option itself eats up about 5% of the charge per day - nonsense!

I'm sure it's always on iPhone screen When receiving another notification, it eats the charge much more readily.

Light-emitting diode

If not Always on Display, then at least it. But no.

I never thought before switching to iOS how useful feature. To find out if there are new messages on your iPhone, you need to lift the latter and turn on the screen. On Android, an LED notifies you of this. I entered the room, glanced at the smartphone, the indicator was not lit, which means there were no new messages and there was no need to approach the device. Comfortable!

Epilogue

And now the most important comparison is prices. We will discuss only “white” history, because it reveals the picture best.

Any average iPhone costs more than an Android competitor with plus or minus the same functionality and capabilities. It is a fact.

• to buy in minimal configuration possible for 69,990 rubles
• at a minimum it costs 96,990 rubles

The difference of 27 thousand rubles is quite noticeable. However, these are top solutions. There are cheaper options on the market, for example, from previous generations.

• Samsung Galaxy S8+, which was released in 2017, now costs 49,990 rubles
• for a one-year-old car in the same configuration they are asking 54,990 rubles

There is a difference, but it’s not so critical, is it? That's the point.

Nowadays, almost anything can be done on both an Android smartphone and iOS. There are very few problems that can be solved only on one system and nothing can be done on another. However, many things on iOS are implemented a little more conveniently and elegantly. And just for this “little bit” sometimes it costs the same 27 thousand rubles, if we take into account the flagships, or five thousand in the case of last year’s devices.

Comparison of the two operating systems Android and iOS.

Navigation

Before going to the store to buy a new mobile device, every person is faced with the problem of choosing an operating system.

• Today, there are several operating systems, but sales giants such as iOS and Android are fiercely fighting for first place. Fans of both systems constantly argue among themselves, proving that it is their system that deserves to be called the best in the world. But which one of them is actually right?
• This article presents an unbiased opinion on both operating systems, their main advantages and disadvantages are given, and it’s up to you to decide which one to choose

Basic differences between iOS and Android operating systems

• operating room iOS system is the brainchild of the great and mighty Steve Jobs, founder of the world-famous Apple brand. Initially it was developed exclusively for iPhone smartphones, but over time it was optimized for other company products
• The main difference between the operating system is its closed code. This means that users cannot change and modify the system in their own way, but this has a positive effect on the stability of the system
• operating room Android system developed by the famous by Google and was created as an alternative to iOS, which until 2009 had no competitors on the market. Android Developers we went the opposite way and made open-for-edit code the main advantage of the operating system, thanks to which users were able to customize the system for themselves, create a variety of applications and optimize PC games for mobile devices

iOS and Android interface

• When it comes to interface, Android definitely wins. Thanks to open source, users can download and install a huge number of different widgets, launchers and icons, so they can style the interface in any way they want and even make it identical to iOS
• In iOS, all interface changes are limited. All you can do is change the arrangement of icons and change the wallpaper on your desktop

Game and applications in the App Store and Google Play Market

• In this matter it is difficult to give preference to any operating system. If you believe users, then there are a larger number of games and applications for iOS, and new items are the first to appear in the App Store
• However, Android is not far behind its competitor in this regard, but its main advantage is the large number free applications when on iOS almost all applications are paid

iOS and Android Security

• As mentioned above, thanks to closed code, the iOS operating system is not only stable, but also secure. You will not be able to pick up any viruses on your device, because all applications and games in the store are official developments
• The Android system does not have this level of security, but this problem can be solved installed antiviruses, which will check all applications for infection and eliminate it if necessary

Price/quality ratio iOS and Android

• In its own way essence of iOS and Android are no different from each other and stand on Linux kernel. Many iOS supporters argue that this system has best performance, however, they forget that performance depends more on hardware than on software. Android is installed on a large number of devices different manufacturers and some of them are much more powerful than iOS
• Prices for devices with the Android operating system are significantly lower than for Apple products. As mentioned above, operating systems are practically no different from each other and Apple company does not produce any unique components for its devices, but the prices for these devices are several times higher than the prices for their analogues. This is due to the enormous popularity of the brand and people overpay for a bitten apple.

VIDEO: Android or iOS. What to choose? Advantages and disadvantages

Numerous debates on the topic Android vs iOS will apparently never subside. Armies of fans of the two operating systems never tire of praising their favorite mobile platforms, throwing mud at their opponents in every possible way. In disputes where the most unimaginable arguments are presented, the truth is poorly visible. Therefore, we will try to consider the features of the two operating systems and identify their strengths and weak sides. What will we look at in our review?

• Stability of two operating systems;
• Technical features of devices running the above OS;
• Distinctive features of both platforms.

After reading this impartial review, you will be able to draw your own conclusions and decide on the choice of platform when buying a smartphone or tablet.

Operation stability

When trying to answer the question of which is better, Android or iOS, you need to find out how both platforms are developed and how these platforms are integrated into digital devices. Apple products have a big advantage in this regard - they only make iPhones and iPads, while simultaneously releasing their own operating system for them. Thanks to this, developers have the opportunity to “polish” the system and make it incredibly stable.

The iOS operating system is not used on devices from other manufacturers and is not adapted for them. Therefore, there is ideal compatibility with hardware of our own production. This leads to a reduction in errors in the operating system code, stable operation of the equipment and virtually complete absence any conflicts (software or hardware).

As for the Android operating system, it is installed on thousands of devices. Manufacturers are adjusting source to their often unbalanced devices, which is why users face many problems:

• With unexpected system freezes;
• WITH unstable work smartphones and tablets;
• With unstable applications.

That is, Android is universal system for many devices, but it is this versatility that causes the lack of stability. The system itself is very stable, but the lack of thorough testing with hardware (unlike Apple) leads to errors and glitches.

The exceptions are flagships and expensive smartphones from famous brands. Here we see a careful selection of hardware components, the perfect adaptation of the Android operating system to the selected hardware, the stability of the gadgets and the stability of the software. Choosing flagship smartphones, which are close in cost to iPhone smartphones on iOS, we get balanced devices that are no different in stability from Apple products.

The same applies to tablet computers flagship line from many well-known manufacturers mobile devices– they work quickly and very stably.

Software and how it works

Continuing the comparison of iOS and Android, let's look at the features of the software on these platforms. There are a lot of Android devices, they differ in processors, GPUs, quantity random access memory, screen diagonal and many other factors. There are also differences in the operation of devices running on different chips - for example, from Qualcomm or from MediaTek (the latter are installed in budget gadgets).

This abundance leads to the fact that developers have to solve a lot of problems with the compatibility of hardware and software. An application that works correctly on one smartphone may not work at all on another device. And developers will have to make every effort to figure out the problem. This is not possible on Apple devices - everything that is in the store AppStore applications, will work stably. This is another advantage of devices such as the iPhone or iPad.

Let's be clear - when buying top smartphones and tablets on Android, you can count on more than stable operation of applications. In addition, the flagship models are distinguished by a significant performance reserve.

App stores

When comparing iOS and Android, we will not measure the number of applications in the stores of both platforms in units. We will just mention the fact that for the operating system Android free there are a lot of applications, while in the AppStore you have to pay literally for every more or less serious application. Therefore, in this regard, mobile Android platform rushes forward.

As for the abundance of applications for performing any tasks, there is practically nothing to compare here - the stores of both platforms are full of software for any occasion.

Communications with the outside world

Which is better - Android or iOS? Both platforms have advantages, so it’s simply not possible to answer this question with any certainty. Therefore, we will continue to consider the features of both systems - let's talk about communication abilities. Devices running Android and iOS operating systems can access the Internet via Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks (2G, 3G and 4G).

But with Bluetooth things are not so smooth. Bluetooth modules in iOS devices are designed to connect wireless headsets, as well as iPhone work as a modem or connection smart watch. You won't be able to transfer contacts or files here.. As for Android devices, the functionality of Bluetooth modules is not limited. You can easily exchange files with other smartphones and gadgets, connect various devices, and transfer contacts. Also allowed using bluetooth for a communication channel in some gaming applications.

Synchronization with computer and file transfer

Connecting to a computer and synchronization are entering the ring of the Android vs iOS war. What do you need to upload music, movies or clips from hard drive to your Android smartphone? Yes, almost nothing - connect the device to the computer, select the desired folder and upload the necessary files to it. That is, Android devices are defined as ordinary removable media.

Upload files to iOS devices using the usual file manager will not work - they are not perceived by computers as removable drives. To upload files you need to use a special iTunes application. It is also used to download purchased videos and music from the Apple branded multimedia store. That is, we cannot come to visit someone, connect a smartphone to a computer and download the content we like - we must use iTunes (which may not be on someone else’s computer).

But with using iTunes convenient to create backups and update software in gadgets. In the case of Android devices, you should use proprietary applications from developers or look for universal software. But owners of Android devices do not need any programs for simple file uploading.

iTunes is very convenient for synchronizing data, purchasing content, and working with applications. But the inability to use iOS devices as removable media somewhat overshadows the delights of iTunes.

Firmware and updates

Why iOS better than android? Yes, if only because iOS is regularly updated, and these updates are available to absolutely all owners of Apple devices. As for Android, things are not so simple. The operating system itself is updated regularly, but manufacturers are responsible for providing these updates to their users. They check the compatibility of devices with new versions of the OS, modify the software, and only after that offer it to users.

As a result we get:

• Latest software on all iOS devices (at least for users who have agreed to install the update);
• Absence Android updates on cheap smartphones from little-known brands;
• Availability of Android updates only on expensive and top-end devices.

If the manufacturer has released cheap smartphone for 4-5 thousand rubles, then he will not release updates - it is expensive, time-consuming and unprofitable (and not always possible on cheap and unbalanced hardware). Moreover, new models appear every month, and no one will release so many updates for each model. Even Samsung, known for its concern for users, does not bother with updates for the lowest-end smartphones and tablets. But they are available for the more expensive segment (from 12-13 thousand rubles).

It would seem that Android devices have lost out here. But no matter how it is! Custom modified firmware is released for Android smartphones and tablets, something that technically literate users who love to subject their gadgets to the most unimaginable abuse are incredibly happy about. And literally every user who understands the relevant instructions will be able to install the firmware they like - this is a plus.

Device Cost Differences

The high cost of iOS devices is one of the factors due to which most people cannot afford to buy these gadgets. The cheapest are outdated iPhones and iPads, sold in some stores or simply secondhand - usually sales are held when new versions of equipment appear. As of the end of November 2017, the cost silver iPhone 6s with 16 GB of memory starts from 25,000 rubles, iPhone 8 with 64 GB - from 46,000 rubles. If you don't chase the most latest models, you can take a closer look at the iPhone 5s with 16 GB of memory - its cost at the same time is 13,000 rubles.

The cheapest tablet in the official Apple store is Apple iPad mini 4 with 128 GB of memory, which will cost 29,990 rubles. Behind iPad Pro for 10.5 inches with Wi-Fi and 64 Gb you have to pay 46,990 rubles.

In the Android space, prices are lower. For example, the cheapest Android smartphone costs about 4-5 thousand rubles. But in this case you can’t count on speed, reliability and powerful functionality. More or less decent models cost around 12-17 thousand rubles. – the Samsung Galaxy A5 smartphone is available for this money. And this smartphone will be quite fast, no matter what iOS fans say. Smartphones from lesser-known brands are cheaper - for example, powerful smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 4/64 Gb can be purchased for only 14 thousand rubles.

Also on the market are interesting offers from brands such as Lenovo, Meizu, Huawei, Sony and Asus. Android tablets are no less affordable. If you want to get devices that are not inferior in stability to smartphones on iOS, you should take a closer look at models such as the Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S6, LG G4 and flagships from well-known Chinese brands.

Differences in memory

iOS devices are equipped with memory ranging from 16-256 GB. And there is no expansion provided here - there are no slots for memory cards. If free place suddenly it ends, you will need to look for some way out of the situation. For example, take a closer look at cloud storage or to external wireless hard drives. You can also upload unnecessary data to HDD computer (if you have one).

Device owners on Android is simpler– most of them are equipped with slots for microSD memory cards. Depending on the maximum supported capacity of the card, the capacity of the smartphone can be expanded by 1-128 GB (this is the capacity range of memory cards on sale). If your smartphone supports cards up to 64 GB, you can purchase a card of the specified size and install it in the slot. Need more memory? Buy two cards at once and carry them in your everyday bag.

Some Android devices do not have slots for memory cards, since they are quite thick, and in the world of mobile devices there is a race for the minimum thickness of gadgets. To reduce the thickness, dual slots for SIM cards and memory cards are used.

Android devices are good because they provide the ability to install applications on memory cards. This saves faster-acting inner memory, while in iOS devices there is no way to install a micro-SD card at all. iOS owners may argue that they don't need this, but where do the requests regarding the ability to expand memory on the iPhone come from? And there is simply no truly unlimited and high-speed mobile Internet in Russia to fully use cloud services.

Additionally, some Android devices come with OTG support. This means that we can connect to these devices external media via micro-USB port. On sale there are adapters for standard flash drives, as well as special flash drives with a standard micro-USB connector. Therefore, owners of such devices do not have problems with expanding memory.

In addition to the ability to connect flash drives and install memory cards, owners of Android devices are not deprived of the ability to use cloud services and wireless hard drives. This allows you to expand memory for storing data to incredible sizes (up to several terabytes).

Setting a ringtone

This operation is familiar to everyone who has ever held in their hands mobile phone. In order to set your favorite melody for a call, you need to download it from the Internet, call the file properties and define it as a ringtone for a call. It is also possible to set the downloaded melody as a ringtone for a specific group of subscribers. Of course, owners of iOS devices also have the opportunity to set their own ringtone. But the whole point here is to realize this opportunity.

On Android we can set any ringtones to the call. In devices above iOS, we will need iTunes - here we select the desired melody, trim it, convert it to another format, and synchronize it. Do you feel how much more body movements are needed for such a simple operation?

By ease of installation own melody Android devices unconditionally win the call - ringtones are set in the same way even in the simplest push-button handsets.

Voice assistants

TV screens teach us how to communicate with voice assistant from Google, which is activated by the phrase “Okay, Google.” The assistant is really interesting, but has little functionality. It can set alarms, show the weather forecast, work with reminders and maps. But you can talk to Siri in almost human language. And this assistant has more impressive functionality. That's why iOS devices are the leaders in the battle between iOS and Android this time – Siri has surpassed Google Now.

And even the new Alice assistant from Yandex cannot yet bypass Siri.

Functionality and performance

Further comparison of iOS and Android leads us to an offensive fact for owners of Android devices - whatever you say, iOS devices work incredibly flawlessly. As soon as you call a function, it immediately appears on the screen. Android smartphones and tablets often freeze and think about something. This is especially true for models from the cheap and mid-range segment. To get rid of the “brakes,” memory cleaning applications are downloaded on Android - they allow you to partially restore the performance of gadgets.

As for smartphones on iOS, then they really work without annoying users with their slowness. Worth calling phone book– and she immediately appears on the screen. Once you install the application, you can be sure that it will work. And this applies to everything that smartphones and tablets on iOS can do.

However, many modern Android devices can boast high performance. The same smartphones from Xiaomi show excellent performance.

Flexibility and personalization

The Android operating system is distinguished by its flexibility in settings. Here you can customize literally everything to your liking. Take a look at the settings section - you will find dozens of checkboxes and switches. Users have access to screen customization, flexible account setup, and tools for developers and advanced users.

Also present in iOS devices various settings, but there are not so many of them. Therefore, with fine tuning There are obvious problems in iOS. Change appearance desktop, choose a different display of shortcuts, completely change the current launcher - for devices on Android OS all this is more than possible.

IN Play store Market presents hundreds of applications for personalizing smartphones and tablets, thanks to which each user can give their smartphone or tablet at least some individuality. Not even available on iOS devices. third party keyboards, of which more than a dozen have been written for Android.

What can you personalize in iOS? Yes, practically nothing - except maybe set a different background image.

Installing third party applications

Some apps never make it to the AppStore and Play Market, without going through moderators for various reasons. Therefore, many developers publish applications only on their websites. To install software, you need to download it from one source or another, and then install it into the operating system. In smartphones and tablets on Android installation applications from external sources is possible only after checking the “ unknown sources" in settings. In devices on iOS installation software from third party sources impossible.

In order to be able to install applications from third-party sources on iOS, you need to jailbreak - this operation will remove many restrictions from Apple tablets and smartphones.

Such a strange closedness of the iOS operating system (you cannot install applications, limited Bluetooth functionality, and much more) can be explained very easily - it is to ensure the safety of users. For example, by agreeing to install applications from dubious sources, Android device owners expose their data to the risk of theft. Installation on iOS third party software is impossible, and everything that ends up in the AppStore is carefully checked - the level of security and data integrity is quite high.

Final conclusions

Concluding the comparison between iOS and Android, it should be said that both operating systems have every right to exist. Only they are designed for two completely different audiences. Those who have no time to understand the functionality will choose iPhone or iPad - here users can expect impeccable performance and instant response to various actions . Restrictions for such users are neither scary nor important, since the ability to use smart technology and don’t be nervous about any failures or “brakes.”

Don't like any restrictions and advocate freedom when working with gadgets? Do you like to tinker with technology and applications? Do you like to reflash everything, from smartphones to irons? Then Android devices are suitable for you. But even among them there are differences - for unpretentious users and tech geeks, devices from the budget or mid-range are suitable, and for business people, models from the high segment (flagships) are suitable.

The iOS operating system is more closed, but also more secure. It is created for those who value convenience and attention to detail. As for Android, this operating system is valued for its openness and flexibility - an excellent platform for experimentation.

Android or iOS? A question that interests many who want to purchase a quality device. But a high-quality new gadget with many practical functions makes working in modern world. It's not so easy to decide which ios device vs android is better.

More recently, it was believed that there was no point in comparing these two gadgets. The iPhone was intended for those who wanted an emasculated operating system, and Android is for those who like a free choice of devices and the ability to customize the gadget’s system for themselves. But that time has passed and the two operating systems have become very similar. And on leading position, among ios versus android it comes out - iOS, because it is distinguished by its aesthetics, simplicity and convenience. In addition, there are many functions and opportunities to individually customize the device for yourself. Let's pay attention to the features of the iOS gadget and determine which choice is better. Photos of operating systems: on the left – Android, on the right – iOS.

iPhone and iPad - main advantages

It is impossible not to notice the high quality of applications in this device. After all, they look more attractive and are easier to use. And although applications for Android vs iOS are the same, they look completely different - they have different icons. It is also worth remembering fast update devices. After it comes out a new version iOS, there is no need to wait long for the update to be ready. But for Android this is a problem. It may be that the new version is already ready, but it cannot be purchased for a year. In iOS this is solved in one moment. In addition, updates are constant here. It is worth noting the long-term support for the old device. So for Apple it will be 48 months. Previous releases of iPhones may use the operating system that was just released. And even after 4 years, you can switch to newer types of operating systems.


We continue to find differences between iOS and Android. The next one is quick installation new applications. iOS has excellent tools. Some social networks, for example, Instagram, were available only for this device for a year. Only after some time was Android able to get this version of the program as well. Initially, the developers of some of the popular programs They are developed for iOS, and only after a while are modifications made for other platforms.
iPhone - pros and cons.

Other Features

So what's better iOS or Android? We will look into this issue further. Let's note what the ecosystem is like at Apple. The choice of a smartphone now largely does not depend on what its technical characteristics are. Much of the focus is on the mobile ecosystem. And it’s no secret that the iOS ecosystem is more developed. Among other things, it is presented in Apple Watch, MacBook, iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2. Many successful people choose the iPhone.


And it's not about fashion. It's a matter of convenience. For busy people, time is precious. And thanks to the choice iPhone time saves. The very use of the device is a pleasure. With him there is a greater desire to do something. It is easy to negotiate with people, send messages, and use social networks. In this case, the work occurs without obstacles or any breakdowns. The device itself looks great and the software is just as good. As you can see, the battle between iOS and Android is quite serious and the first competitor is taking the leading position. After all, everyone can use it - from entrepreneurs to students.
Android - pros and cons.

Reliability and safety

There are other criteria to determine which is better: ios or android. This is reliability and safety. In these moments, Android is inferior to iOS. After all, iPhone devices are famous for their reliability. After all, each model is improved every year. And therefore, all iPods are becoming more and more reliable, simple, powerful and productive. Since devices are selling like wind, Apple has managed to improve its software technology. Every little detail is taken into account here. For comparison - old iPhone device It works quickly and you won't find any glitches in it. The same cannot be said about Android, because after two years it starts to slow down. The hardware reliability of the iPhone is at a high level compared to other reliable smartphones. And although their cost is high, it is better to purchase a reliable device once than to have a broken device after a short time.


Android is inferior to iPhone in terms of security. After all, iOS has a reliable, secure platform. She is not afraid of attacks. It will not be affected by malware, which is so common on Android. But every year malware is becoming more and more common, so it is worth purchasing a device with a high level of security. So, ios or android what to choose? It's up to you to decide, of course. You just have to weigh the pros and cons of each option.

What to choose: iOS or Android? This question bothers everyone potential buyer new smartphone. As a result, each of them makes their choice based on personal preferences, advice or experience of other users. The publication decided to conduct a survey among senior positions in the field mobile technologies and find out which system they prefer.

"Ecosystem"

“Today, when choosing a smartphone or tablet, the main thing is not various technical characteristics such as battery capacity, camera resolution, etc. They are more or less similar on all modern devices. The main thing for the user is the mobile ecosystem. And on iOS, for example, it is much more developed. The most active users are on iOS, which is why the developers of all popular and successful applications make their product primarily for this operating system and only then finalize it for Android and Windows. 90% of regular and active Wheely users also use Apple smartphones, so our main product is the iOS version.” - speaks Anton Chirkunov, founder of Wheely.

"Data transfer. Flash technology"

"When Android first came out NTS phones, founder of Apple Steve Jobs stated that he would do everything to destroy the main competitor of iOS. Back in 2008, he predicted that Android would eventually gain significant market share, and he was right: Android held about 70.1% of the smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to Strategy Analytics.

Over the four years of its existence, Android, along with iOS, has created innovative and advanced software products and has established itself as an integral part of many electronic devices, has gained popularity among users. Unlike iOS, Android supports Flash, which is used on many websites, and has opened its source code to developers, which gives freedom of choice software products. Android also benefits from the fact that transferring files to mobile devices occurs without special programs, this can be done via USB or via a flash card.

According to the expectations of many analysts, Android's share of the mobile device market will not decrease in the coming years; there is a tendency for it to remain at the same level or even increase. But regarding iOS, on the contrary, the forecasts are not very positive. Well, we’ll wait and see.” Maxim Evdokimov, CEO MOBI.Money.

“User-friendly interface, serious design”

“How many famous people have you seen? successful people from iPhone? What about Android? Probably the ratio will be 95% to 5% in favor of the iPhone. And this is not because it is fashionable. Quite the opposite: the iPhone has become popular among successful people because it is convenient. People whose time is valuable make this choice because the iPhone allows them to save time, enjoy using the device and focus on what they want to do: communicate with people. the right people, write messages, use social networks, and do it all without hindrance. Don't fight with the interface.

Both devices and software iPhone provisioning look great. The devices look appropriate in the hands of an entrepreneur, a student, a catwalk model, and a neighbor from the nearest entrance.

It's funny, but it's true that all applications almost always look more attractive and more convenient on the iPhone. Just compare in the store by running the same applications. It gets to the point of comical: compare how the icons of identical applications look, which, it would seem, should look the same: on Android icons will look “collective farm”. Anatoly Maryin, CEO of ShopPoints and StarCard.

"Accessories and repairs"

There are plenty of accessories for the iPhone: cases of various textures and properties, films, external batteries etc. Another thing is Android, on which so many devices have been released that accessory manufacturers simply do not have time to develop their products for each of them.

When it comes to repairs, the situation with iPhones is much simpler - they are repaired literally at every step, unlike Android smartphones, for which you will have to look for better repair shops.

"Reliability"

Thanks to Apple for years sharpens the already established design and refines the already stable operating system, i-smartphones are much more reliable than all their competitors. Even if your iPhone already three to four years, it will work quickly and without brakes, unlike an Android device, which begins to slow down over time.

According to a study by Strategy Analytics, the iPhone is three times more reliable Samsung smartphones and five times - Nokia.

"App Store vs. Google Play»

To say that the number of applications in the Apple store exceeds Google's trading platform no longer makes sense - the numbers are approximately the same. However, game and program developers strive to launch their products on iOS first and only then on Android. Why? It's simple - it's easier to create applications for iOS thanks to convenient tools.

Whether Android owners agree with the above is rather a rhetorical question. Both operating systems have their own pros and cons. In my opinion, it is better not to make a choice in favor of one thing, but to use, if possible, both systems and get maximum pleasure and benefit from it!