Compare Apple iOS and Windows 7

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At a Glance
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
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Windows 7
Windows 7
Star Rating
(842)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Apple iOS excels in ease of use with a score of 9.4, while Windows 7, with a score of 9.1, is slightly less intuitive. Reviewers mention that the seamless integration of apps and user-friendly interface in iOS significantly enhances the user experience.
  • Reviewers say that Apple iOS has a superior quality of support, scoring 9.0 compared to Windows 7's 7.9. Users on G2 highlight that the prompt and effective customer service from Apple makes troubleshooting much easier.
  • G2 users mention that Apple iOS shines in product direction with a positive score of 8.9, while Windows 7 lags behind at 7.0. Reviewers say that iOS's consistent updates and feature enhancements keep the platform modern and relevant.
  • Users report that Apple iOS has better RAM management, which is crucial for multitasking, while Windows 7's performance can suffer under heavy loads. Reviewers mention that iOS's efficient memory allocation allows for smoother operation of multiple applications.
  • Reviewers mention that the backup and recovery features in Apple iOS are more robust, with users praising the ease of using iCloud for data backup, whereas Windows 7's backup options are seen as less user-friendly and more cumbersome.
  • Users on G2 report that Apple iOS's system operations monitoring is more effective, allowing for better error detection and management, while Windows 7's monitoring tools are perceived as less comprehensive, leading to potential oversight of system issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apple iOS
No pricing available
Windows 7
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apple iOS
No trial information available
Windows 7
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
983
8.9
667
Ease of Use
9.4
992
9.1
679
Ease of Setup
9.3
225
9.1
223
Ease of Admin
8.7
164
8.9
202
Quality of Support
9.0
938
7.9
605
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
158
8.7
185
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
905
7.0
634
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
9.7
17
8.8
7
Device Management - Operating System
9.6
17
8.8
7
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
9.2
17
9.3
7
Error Detection - Operating System
9.4
17
8.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Windows 7
Windows 7
Apple iOS and Windows 7 are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Apple iOS
Apple iOS has no unique categories
Windows 7
Windows 7 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.0%
Windows 7
Windows 7
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.4%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Windows 7
Windows 7
Information Technology and Services
16.8%
Computer Software
10.6%
Higher Education
5.2%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
60.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JH
John H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

I have owned every version of the iPhone since it was introduced. iOS is a fantastic OS that has never failed to impress. It seems compact, and does not hog resources. The interface is intuitive and easy to use.

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...

Windows 7
Windows 7
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MF
Michael F.
Verified User in Computer Software

Windows 7 revamped the entire user interface to become more simple and efficient. From an administer's point of view as well as a user's, this is the best OS from Microsoft since XP and for both home and business it is great.

Most Helpful Critical Review
CE
Christopher E.
Verified User

Lots of system-related pop-ups; security concerns/vulnerability; still crashes more than Mac,

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Discussions
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
Windows 7
Windows 7 Discussions
how to find computer specs windows 7
3 comments
ZB
Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),...Read more
Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?
3 comments
ZB
Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page...Read more
Support for Windows 7
3 comments
BA
In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite...Read more