What to Choose Between Android vs iOS?

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Android vs iOS?

• The key differences between iOS vs Android to
  help you get a clear idea about which one to
  choose for your app development.

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1. iOS vs Android Market Data
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a. Market share of units sold

• In terms of market share, Android has been the
  leading platform worldwide since 2016. In 2018,
  217.72 million iOS smart phones were sold by
  Apple. In comparison, as per Gartner statistics,
  Android sold 1.3 billion units in 2017.

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b. Market share of apps

• Google Play Store had 2.6 million apps available
  for download as per Statista figures of December
  2018, whereas the Apple App Store held the second
  position with around 2 million apps.

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c. App Downloads

• In 2018, as per App Annie the total number of
  downloads on the iOS and Google Play stores were
  28.4 billion. Google Play downloads accounted for
  over 20 billion downloads during this period.

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d. Average App Revenues

• When it comes to app revenue, the difference
  between Android and iOS is the larger reach of
  the former versus the more lucrative earnings
  from the latter. In 2017, Apples iOS apps
  generated 40 billion, whereas Android apps
  earned 21 billion through Google Play Store and
  20 billion from third party stores (source
  9to5Mac).

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2. iOS vs Android App Development Technical
aspects
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a. Development complexity

• App development for iOS is less complex compared
  to Android, mainly because Apple has a fewer
  number of devices iPhone, iPad and iPod. One of
  the main issues with Android app development is
  that of fragmentation as there are many types of
  devices, smartphones and tablets, besides
  differences in screen sizes, aspect ratios and
  operating systems.

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b. Development Time

• The complexity involved in Android app
  development makes the process more time-consuming
  than that of an iOS app. On an average, Android
  app development is 30-40 per cent slower than
  iOS.

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c. Development Cost

• The difference in cost is not easy to estimate
  since one needs to consider not only the time
  that is taken to develop the app but also the
  hardware used for the process. While Android apps
  might have a higher cost due to the longer
  development time, the Android Studio application
  that is used for app development can be installed
  on a standard PC.

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d. Programming languages used

• Both platforms require completely different skill
  sets in terms of the programming languages used.
  iOS apps require Objective C or Swift for Native
  development, whereas Android uses Java and
  Kotlin. For companies looking at developing for
  both platforms, this means incurring additional
  costs towards hiring specialists in these
  languages.

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e. Publishing process

• Although iOS apps are quicker to design, Apple
  has a lengthy and strict approval process before
  an app can be published to the store. Android
  apps can be uploaded relatively easily on the
  Google Play Store by paying a one-time fee of
  25.

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3. Android vs iOS Frequently Asked Questions
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a. Which operating system is superior iOS or
Android?

• Both operating systems come with their pros and
  cons. While Android is easy to customize because
  it works on Open Source, it comes with the risk
  of low security and privacy and security
  controls. iOS development is less prone to the
  risk of malware and has tighter privacy and
  security controls. However, customization is
  limited on the iOS platform.

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b. Is it easier to develop an app for iOS or
Android?

• In terms of development time, iOS apps take less
  time as its easier to develop code for them
  using Swift, Apples official programming
  language. Android apps need code to be written
  using Java, which is more time consuming.
• However, an often-overlooked factor in the
  development process is publishing the app on the
  store. Apples strict controls mean that a longer
  time is spent waiting for the app to be approved,
  whereas Android apps can be uploaded quite easily
  on Google Play Store after a one-time payment.

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c. Which is cheaper iOS or Android app
development?

• The app development cost depends on several
  factors, including the time, resources and
  hardware used in the process. While iOS apps take
  less time to develop, they require a significant
  investment in hardware as the development and
  testing can be done only on the Mac, iPhone or
  iPad, which are more expensive than the regular
  PC as well as the more affordable range of
  Android phones.

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