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Android (Linux) has surpassed iOS in number of users worldwide.

rimantas 13y ago
And?
maxharris 13y ago
True. But the reality is far more complicated than that. In order to compare the two objectively (this is from the perspective of a developer, but many of the same factors also apply for end users), you also have to take into account things like the number of users that buy apps, app store fragmentation, how your software will fare in each store, and a whole host of other technical and market factors that are frequently discussed here. I realize this might not be what you're saying, so I'll slay a misinterpretation for those that might hold it: going only by the sheer number of users on a platform alone does not mean that it is going to be a good idea for you to develop for it.
- thrush 13y ago
  http://techland.time.com/2013/04/16/ios-vs-android/ http://techland.time.com/2013/04/16/ios-vs-android/ Most notable point is that iOS users spend more than 3x on apps than android users. Also, the same exact app on the iTunes Store tends to make more then 3x in sales than the same app on Google Play.
millerm 13y ago
More people drive Toyota than BMW. More people eat at McDonalds than Five Guys. More people stay at a Holiday Inn than The Ritz Carlton. The statement is worthless as it conveys no meaning, other than a factoid, as do my statements.
- dirkgently 13y ago
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- pavanky 13y ago
  How is that smugness working out for you ? Windows users are fewer than iOS users. Would you now compare Windows phones to Ferraris by using the same analogy ?
pohl 13y ago
True. But, then, there are other factors... http://dottech.org/103219/ios-users-vs-android-users-comic/ http://dottech.org/103219/ios-users-vs-android-users-comic/
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vor_ 13y ago
But iOS users surpass Android users in web usage and other smartphone features. Android is essentially the default choice on cheap feature phones. It's often what one gets when there is no choice.

And?

True. But the reality is far more complicated than that. In order to compare the two objectively (this is from the perspective of a developer, but many of the same factors also apply for end users), you also have to take into account things like the number of users that buy apps, app store fragmentation, how your software will fare in each store, and a whole host of other technical and market factors that are frequently discussed here. I realize this might not be what you're saying, so I'll slay a misinterpretation for those that might hold it: going only by the sheer number of users on a platform alone does not mean that it is going to be a good idea for you to develop for it.

thrush 13y ago
http://techland.time.com/2013/04/16/ios-vs-android/ http://techland.time.com/2013/04/16/ios-vs-android/ Most notable point is that iOS users spend more than 3x on apps than android users. Also, the same exact app on the iTunes Store tends to make more then 3x in sales than the same app on Google Play.

millerm 13y ago

More people drive Toyota than BMW. More people eat at McDonalds than Five Guys. More people stay at a Holiday Inn than The Ritz Carlton. The statement is worthless as it conveys no meaning, other than a factoid, as do my statements.

dirkgently 13y ago
pukes
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pavanky 13y ago
How is that smugness working out for you ? Windows users are fewer than iOS users. Would you now compare Windows phones to Ferraris by using the same analogy ?

pohl 13y ago

True. But, then, there are other factors... http://dottech.org/103219/ios-users-vs-android-users-comic/ http://dottech.org/103219/ios-users-vs-android-users-comic/

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vor_ 13y ago

But iOS users surpass Android users in web usage and other smartphone features. Android is essentially the default choice on cheap feature phones. It's often what one gets when there is no choice.