Android and iOS are the two biggest most popular mobile operating system on the planet. Each offers tremendous and unique features. For anyone wishing to buy their first smartphone, the question of which operating system to opt for may be a challenge. Below are eight different ways iOS is better than Android;

1. Support:

This is one of the major areas where Apple beat Android hands down. AppleCare is astonishingly fabulous. Customers that have issues with their devices can simply walk into any Apple Store and have the issue sorted out. This is called Apple Care. The fact that Android phones and Android apps come from so many different mobile app development company waters down this feature; there is no one major equivalent of AppleCare on the Android side.

It isn't like mobile app development company or mobile companies which make use of the Android Operating System do not offer something by way of support. Each has its own customer care department, and even Pixel has a way via which customers can communicate with real humans in the event of an issue. But all of these still fall short of what Apple is offering. Every challenge with the iOS operating system is handled by one company and the support is extremely professional.

2. Easier to use:

Despite how well Android has tried to make its operating system customer friendly, the Apple operating system is still the OS to beat when it comes to ease of use. The iOS is so basic, the only complain many people have is its lack of change in its look and feel over the years. But this really is a plus for the Apple operating system. It takes basically three simple steps to use any Apple device; pick it up, turns it on, and touch the app to open.

The iPhone has zero or very low learning curve, despite all the enhancements Apple has folded into the device such as Siri and Control Center.

3. Update:

This is yet another key area where the Apple operating system deals Android a severe beating. According to analytics company Mixpanel, the iOS 11 was installed on 25 percent of Apple devices just a week after its launch. By January 2018, the update was available on 65 percent of Apple devices. On the other hand, the Android Oreo was on just 0.7 percent of devices as at this time.

This is where the problem lies. Aside from pure Android devices such as Samsung, Pixel, HTC, and LG, other phone makers which use the Android operating system have to pass through so many loops to bring their customers the latest version of Google's operating system. Therefore, when Android is updated, only phones from Google which are currently supported can expect to receive an update. These phones make up a small portion of Android devices globally.

Google can't force other mobile app development company or phone makers to send updates because they don't actually build Android, what they simply do is give the source code to these companies which would go ahead to build it for themselves.

Although the fault is that of the companies making the phone, most Android phones are running on old software. The blame would inadvertently be placed on Google's table.

4. Junk apps:

Junk apps are another reason most people choose Apple devices as compared to Android. The fact that Google has no control over how a majority of the phone makers who use the Android operating system is a major problem. This leaves customers with a tremendous amount of junk apps which take up so much space and collects data which can be sold to just anyone. Google phones do not suffer from bloatware, and this is because Google builds Android themselves for the Pixel. Junk apps on non-Google phones are yet another thing that Google is not directly doing but it has to take responsibility for.

5. Best apps:

Although Play Store has more apps compared to App Store, app developers and app development companies still consider iPhone as the favored launch platform for the latest hottest apps. Majority of the very successful apps enjoy their first run on iPhone before debuting on Android. A good example is Instagram, which ran on the iPhone for two years before its debut on Android. Other major apps developed by app development companies which followed in this same pattern include; Snapchat, Affinity Photo, Super Mario Run, HQ Trivia etc.

6. Security and privacy:

All data collected by Apple from those who use Apple devices are kept anonymous and in-house. Google equally does same but Android has some key issues when it comes to security and privacy. Updates are at the heart of this problem. Google-powered phones may be protected from data exploit and theft because they are usually updated but what about the millions of other devices manufactured by other phone makers which do not carry the latest updates? Such devices are susceptible to hackers.

7. Media:

This is another key area where iPhone OS beats Android by a lot of margins. It is not just because of its brilliant music application, video management, or easy podcast, but also for its iTunes store. Although some may find the iTunes store a bit restrictive and would prefer a bit more freedom, this ecosystem, in reality, is the best out there, offering a wide variety of music, tv shows, films, and podcasts which are readily available for download to your device.
One thing Android is missing is decent music and video app which can properly sync with a PC.

8. Apple Pay:

Although there are plenty of other rivals out there such as Android Pay and Samsung Pay, Apple Pay is arguably the most popular method for making mobile payments. It is also very easy to use. All that is needed to use Apple Pay is to bring your iPhone close to the supported payment terminal at the checkout counter and then press your finger on the Touch ID sensor of the phone.

Although opinions differ, mobile app development company, app development companies, and phone user prefer iOS-powered devices as compared to Android. More and more top software companies are designing apps for Apple devices than Android, at least for initial launching.