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At a Glance
Android
Android
Star Rating
(1,141)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Star Rating
(1,343)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Apple iOS
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Apple iOS excels in ease of use, with a score of 9.4, making it intuitive for new users, while Android users mention a slightly lower ease of use score of 9.2, indicating a steeper learning curve for some.
  • Reviewers mention that Apple iOS has superior quality of support, scoring 9.0, which users appreciate for its responsiveness and helpfulness, whereas Android's support quality is rated at 8.5, leading some users to feel less satisfied with the assistance they receive.
  • G2 users highlight that Apple iOS's memory management is more efficient, allowing for smoother multitasking, while Android users report occasional lag during heavy usage, suggesting that iOS handles RAM management more effectively.
  • Users on G2 note that Apple iOS offers a more seamless backup and recovery process, with features like iCloud integration, which many find reliable, while Android users mention that backup options can vary significantly by device manufacturer, leading to inconsistency.
  • Reviewers say that Apple iOS's system operations monitoring is more robust, providing users with better insights into app performance and battery usage, while Android users report that this feature can be less comprehensive, depending on the device and version.
  • Users report that both platforms have similar product direction ratings, with Apple iOS at 8.9 and Android at 9.2, indicating that both are actively evolving, but some users feel that iOS updates are more focused on user experience improvements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android
No pricing available
Apple iOS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Android
No trial information available
Apple iOS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
845
9.2
983
Ease of Use
9.2
852
9.4
992
Ease of Setup
9.0
187
9.3
225
Ease of Admin
8.7
142
8.7
164
Quality of Support
8.5
771
9.0
938
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
128
9.0
158
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
802
8.9
905
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
8.3
16
9.7
17
Device Management - Operating System
8.6
16
9.6
17
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
9.0
16
9.2
17
Error Detection - Operating System
8.3
16
9.4
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android
Android
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Android and Apple iOS are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Android
Android has no unique categories
Apple iOS
Apple iOS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android
Android
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.0%
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Android
Android
Information Technology and Services
18.6%
Computer Software
13.6%
Higher Education
3.6%
Telecommunications
3.3%
Computer & Network Security
2.9%
Other
58.0%
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Information Technology and Services
14.7%
Computer Software
10.8%
Higher Education
5.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.0%
Other
61.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Android
Android
Most Helpful Favorable Review
NT
Nick T.
Verified User in Computer Software

Android iterates so fast, and there is always a better update shortly down the road. And it is very friendly to the user. The Google search integration, and Google product integration, into phones with the OS, is easily the best part.

Most Helpful Critical Review
CB
Celeste B.
Verified User

It's slow sometimes: opening apps, changing pages on the home screen, editing settings, etc.

Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I like the easy to use interface and the single button in order to go back or close application. You always knwo how to get back to where you started!

Most Helpful Critical Review
RW
Robert W.
Verified User in Computer Software

iOS is extremely proprietary, and very selective about who they "let in" as far as apps, enhancements, add-ons, etc... They control the iOS aftermarket and iOS itself with an iron fist, and there is nothing for advanced users to do about it that does not...

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Discussions
Android
Android Discussions
how am i able to update to the most recent version if my phone wont allow?
5 comments
JR
If your phone is not compatible with the newest version of android then you might have to wait a little while for the new android if not then you might have...Read more
Would you like to use Android or iOS?
3 comments
AP
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How do u like android?
3 comments
HH
In terms of smartphone operating systems, it's basically Android or Apple. Both have their advantages. Apple keeps things simple, but limits your choices. ...Read more
Apple iOS
Apple iOS Discussions
What is the present version of iOS?
6 comments
CL
The string "17.0.3" appears to be a version number, often used in software to indicate a specific release or update. It does not contain translatable content...Read more
What is Apple iOS used for?
3 comments
AG
Apple iOS is the operating system developed by Apple Inc. specifically for its mobile devices, including iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices. iOS is...Read more
Why do you guys keep releasing new versions of Apple devices yearly?
2 comments
NT
Just like any other smartphones, our technology keeps on improving not just physical but more on the quality of their products and also environmentally...Read more