Android vs. iOS: 3 Major Misconceptions
Android vs. iOS: 3 Major Misconceptions

The Android vs. iOS bout has been going on for years with neither factions accepting one above the other. The arguments around these mobile technologies rarely tend to be subjective. Though the two factions are finally starting to understand that the argument is subjective, and neither platforms can be rated above the other, many members of both communities disagree due to their beliefs in a few popular misconceptions and misrepresentations. 

This debate also makes it difficult for people as well as organizations to choose between iOS and Android. Many companies providing enterprise mobile app development services are approached by clients who are struggling to choose between the two wondering which one of the two platforms is the best. It falls upon the developer to help their customers make an informed decision by figuring out which of the two meets their business needs, and sometimes busting a few misconceptions along the way. 

That said, here are a few such misconceptions associated with the Android vs. iOS debate.

Larger market share of Android indicates it success

It’s true that there are more Android devices in the world than iOS devices. But this domination in market share doesn’t automatically make Android the best option out of the two. A good majority of the end users don’t care which platform has a bigger market share. This fact also seems to imply that as Android has more devices out there, there is bound to be more apps and more support compared to iOS. 

Studies say that iOS app users are more likely to spend money in an app than Android users. This is what businesses wanting their apps to generate revenue desire. For many, iOS app is the choice as they can get 3 times the ROI with iOS apps. There is also the fact that Android caters to a plethora of devices with varying form factors, screen sizes, and diverse hardware. This means a feature-rich, high quality Android app may not run on all kinds of Android devices as there would be heavy hardware requirements. Apple’s devices don’t have that kind of issue with iOS apps. 

Apple’s app store requiring explicit approval of apps means less low-quality apps

Getting an app on the Google Play Store is comparatively easier than getting an app on Apple’s App Store. Getting Apple’s approval isn’t easy. Due to this, there is a misconception that Apple’s App Store only features high-quality apps that managed to survive Apple’s trial to get into the store. 

While Apple doesn’t normally approve very bad apps, its filtration system is still not as great as Google’s. Google, on a daily basis, goes hard on a lot of bad apps while Apple’s App Store keep showing clones of an app that’s been searched before way too much. The search results are better in Google’s Play Store. The App Store does have a lot of bad or low-quality apps.

Android apps tend to crash more

Developers can never practically cover all usage scenarios of mobile apps. Some apps are even harder to test. Regardless of the platform, every app can crash. As a matter of fact, software can malfunction on any device at any time under certain circumstances. This issue is not unique to Android alone. Ultimately, it comes down to the app developer. An experienced mobile application development company in Dubai can pretty much guarantee an app that will have very low or negligible crash rates. 

Conclusion

There are even more misconceptions looming around the debate but the ones in this article are the more popular ones among them. The debate however is likely to continue till a next-gen platform renders both Android and iOS obsolete or one of the two may actually emerge victorious in the race. For businesses finding it hard to make a choice between the two, it’s better to seek help from an expert to figure what works best for the business’ growth and its target customers.