The Apple iOS is limited to selected social integration and functionalities from the iTunes store. Third, users can access a variety of third-party applications without stringent rules and restrictions compared to the Apple iOS. Lastly, the Android OS runs on any Android supported device because of its low system requirements, and it does not require the installation of additional drivers(Ian, 2011).
For Developers.
The Java programming language in programming applications for Android devices is very popular with many a software developer. Majority of programmers are proficient with the Java programming language thereby preferring devices ran on Java supported platforms. The Apple iOS, on the other hand, uses the Objective-C language programming language, which is less preferred among software developers based on the level of complexity. Second, the Open Handset Alliance in collaboration with Google have made the Android Operating System is an open source software that uses third-party tools to develop applications. When compared to Android OS, developers have no liberty to use third-party tools when developing applications for devices running on the Apple iOS because developers have to adhere to restrictive developer guidelines that specify the type of tools. It is argued that these restrictions limits the creative and innovative abilities of software developers.Speaking of software testing platform, an indexed set of software tools is available to android users to enhance their software testing abilities. This set of indexed tools is superior to the Xcode testing tool availed to Apple iOS developers.
Disadvantages of Android OS over iOS.
Users.
The wide range of Android Software versions such as Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Froyo, and Éclair among others are confusing to many a client. The rate of software version is so frequent such that clients can only anticipate for future versions.