Apple-Microsoft Comparisons

The cluster revolves around comparisons between Apple and Microsoft, debating why Apple can implement controversial strategies (like closed ecosystems or bundling) that Microsoft faced heavy criticism for historically, often citing differences in market share, developer treatment, and business approaches.

➡️ Stable 0.5x Startups & Business
4,891
Comments
20
Years Active
5
Top Authors
#4585
Topic ID

Activity Over Time

2007
28
2008
139
2009
198
2010
378
2011
361
2012
579
2013
325
2014
229
2015
233
2016
278
2017
176
2018
177
2019
187
2020
315
2021
254
2022
235
2023
247
2024
292
2025
249
2026
11

Keywords

MS learningbyshipping.com UX M3 CS5 ARM MacBook M1 IMO SOC microsoft apple windows apple microsoft market ms mac apple doesn os surface

Sample Comments

michaelbuddy May 26, 2015 View on HN

happens with Apple, why not Microsoft?

rpmisms Feb 17, 2024 View on HN

You're misunderstanding. Apple exists in an echo chamber, Microsoft wishes they did.

izacus Oct 12, 2025 View on HN

Why is your assumption for Microsoft different from Apple?

maheshs Jul 16, 2009 View on HN

Apple is trying to be Microsoft, then why there is so much hate about Microsoft not for Apple?

dijit27 Sep 9, 2022 View on HN

What did Microsoft learn from Apple here?

rubinelli Jun 9, 2010 View on HN

How come Apple always pulls off stuff Microsoft would never get away with?

shocks Nov 18, 2016 View on HN

Microsoft are taking Apple's approach!

this_user Feb 20, 2024 View on HN

Apple is the new Microsoft, except worse. Windows was at least still a reasonably open platform.

Some1 Apr 10, 2007 View on HN

You certanly have something realy messed up. MS dead ? Wake up! How can u even compare MS wich has 90% of the market with Apple wuch haves like 5% to 7% well that's rubbish. How can u think that ... Appple is evolving and leaving Windows behind.. hm.. do u think that Bill G. Will allow that ? Have u heard/read about the interview of Windows Vienna? Sorry "my frind" but u are.. simply wrong.

zak_mc_kracken May 4, 2015 View on HN

As opposed to Apple and Microsoft?