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    Android

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AAndroid is a mobile operating system developed by Google.N/A

    iOS

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AApple's iOS is the company's mobile operating system.N/A
    Pricing
    AndroidiOS
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    AndroidiOS
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    Chose Android
    These two operating systems are both great and can totally do everything that we need in our school. The reason we go with Android is that it is cheaper and we have a greater variety of apps available to us. iOS can be a little pricey and it also doesn't allow us to do the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Android
    Android allows users to customize their systems. It is very simple to use and there are a lot of devices running it. The interface has been improving a lot since Android Lollipop and it has been becoming more useful.
    For developers, Android gives more possibilities and the …
    Incentivized
    Apple
    Chose iOS
    It isn't customizable as such like Android, and I have a set field to play. Yet, that is anything but a central motivation to hate this OS.
    Incentivized
    Chose iOS
    iOS is way beyond Android in terms of centralized management. It is way more fleshed out in terms of features, and Android management has all but been abandoned at this point. iOS is still behind Chrome OS, particularly in an educational setting, but there are genuine tradeoffs …
    Incentivized
    Chose iOS
    I would rate Android and iOS equally, but for our business iOS seems to be better suited to the client base who are more familiar with it already (via personal devices.)
    Incentivized
    Chose iOS
    Android is good more most people and is widely used by home users. iOS does seem more business orientated and professional. By this I mean the single button and apps are kept simple and to the point for business users. I do use this for home use as well and have had no …
    Incentivized
    Chose iOS
    The biggest issue is that iOS protects you well above Android. Android is known for getting infected as its OS is not developed the same way as Apple's. Apple has a strong security model and has shown that it can fight off any known hacker and/or virus files. iOS is …
    Incentivized
    Chose iOS
    Although I have tinkered with an Android device, its operating system was much more complex and harder to work with. Many times, carriers bundle their own settings apps, which can confuse the end user about what app to use to change a certain setting. With iOS's delta updates …
    Incentivized
    Chose iOS
    The software updates have a wide coverage for iPhone models and I love updating software for additional features and/or improved software stability. It has also genuine feel of the phones they offer. Easier to set up and use. It helps me do more productive tasks. If I have the …
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    Key User Insights
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    83%
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    88%
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    7 Answers
    Features
    AndroidiOS
    Operating System
    Comparison of Operating System features of Android and iOS
    Feature
    Android
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    1% above category average
    iOS
    -
    Ratings
    File Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Software Application Management9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    System Update Frequency7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Operating System Security10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    AndroidiOS
    Small Businesses
    CentOS Linux
    Score8.9 out of 10
    CentOS Linux
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    IBM AIX
    Score9.4 out of 10
    IBM AIX
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AndroidiOS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    7.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    7.3
    (7 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AndroidiOS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    Android is great if you are on a budget and can't purchase other operating systems for mobile devices. It is also great for installing third-party apps if you find one you like. Although there is a lot of customization options available, this may cause some users to become frustrated if they are unfamiliar with this system.
    Incentivized
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    Apple
    iOS works well when you want solid control over institutionally-owned devices. This generally works best when you play by Apple's rules and buy through them and use Apple School/Business Manager - so if you're going for a BYOD model, this probably isn't the way to do [it]. There is a wide variety of management tools, but bear the costs of each in mind.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Google
    • Affordable and available on many types of devices.
    • Development and release is very convenient than other mobile platform.
    • Cost to enter is low especially when considering the hardware side.
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    Apple
    • Extraordinary compared to other OS on the lookout for the mobile devices. In the event that somebody needs an ad free and secure insight.
    • Apple iOS give you heaps of inbuilt elements by which there is no need of any outsider applications.
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    Cons
    Google
    • Quick changes is little bit dificult to adapt as a developer
    • There are no rstrictions on the notification, Every user is getting too much notifications
    • Too much fake apps on the platefarm need to remove from playstore, Can improve the quality checks
    • Therer are too much settings, and different on every brand its very confusing if changing the brand
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    Apple
    • Replacing the battery is hard and shouldn't be.
    • I know it is for security, but the ability to remote control iOS and help users would be great.
    • Security can be tight with the iCloud and passcodes and you can brick a phone if you are not careful.
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    Usability
    Google
    It is very easy to use and the customer user interface is very smooth and logical. Rarely do applications crash and need reinstallation. The app store is secure enough to prevent malicious software from being advertised and potentially downloaded. Rebooting devices does not have to be a regular occurrence so this allows for high availability.
    Incentivized
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    Apple
    In all likelihood, common users will either already have experience with iOS on their iPhones, or will pick it up quickly. The UI is generally simple and mostly visual. Power users, on the other hand, may feel constrained by the inherent limitations built-in. Root access, terminal commands, and deep customization are not really to be found here.
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    Support Rating
    Google
    There have been only two times that I have needed to contact Android support for technical issues and both times I received some support. I received more helpful tips from Youtube, so I now bypass support and try to do most of our troubleshooting on my own with these support videos online.
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    Apple
    Lots of help articles online for just about everything under the sun. I have never personally had to engage Apple's support team to comment on their helpfulness.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    Android allows users to customize their systems. It is very simple to use and there are a lot of devices running it. The interface has been improving a lot since Android Lollipop and it has been becoming more useful. For developers, Android gives more possibilities and the license for distributing your app is cheaper than the Apple Software Developer Program.
    Incentivized
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    Apple
    The software updates have a wide coverage for iPhone models and I love updating software for additional features and/or improved software stability. It has also genuine feel of the phones they offer. Easier to set up and use. It helps me do more productive tasks. If I have the latest phone model, I would have additional software advantages that are already included in my OS.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • We have an Android mobile app and our customers have downloaded more than 5.000 instances in less than two months.
    • With the app our customers don't need to go to our offices to get a support or service.
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    Apple
    • Positive as far as cellular usage, phone tracking, and security for our users.
    • Negative as far as battery replacement on older phones.
    • Costs would be similar to android phones so security/simplicity is our main point here.
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