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iOS vs Android

Cluster centers on debates comparing iOS and Android platforms, including superiority in user experience, hardware variety, app ecosystems, pricing, and market differences.

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strunz • Dec 21, 2023 • View on HN

This feels very much like the "Android is way better than iOS, why pay more?" argument

FlagsAreFun • Mar 20, 2023 • View on HN

Android is not for everyone, just as iOS is not for everyone.

msla • Jul 28, 2023 • View on HN

iOS is better than Android... if you're Apple selling your users to even sleazier companies.

chrisgw • May 11, 2013 • View on HN

Some people like Android more. Some people like iOS more.

etchalon • Feb 9, 2022 • View on HN

iOS and Android are fundamentally different markets.

naoqj • Apr 23, 2022 • View on HN

They use android because they can't afford iphones, not because "you can do more" with androids

unstatusthequo • Dec 3, 2020 • View on HN

Android is so much better? Do tell.

akmarinov • Sep 29, 2020 • View on HN

iOS has Android? If you have issues, sell on Android.

wonderer007 • Jan 10, 2015 • View on HN

I think android is better in term of multiple hardwares wheres IOS is better in user satisfaction

wonderer007 • Jan 10, 2015 • View on HN

I think android is better in term of multiple hardwares wheres IOS is better in user satisfaction