iOS vs Android

Ben Moss.
May 02, 2013
iOS vs Android.

ThumbnailIt's billed as the battle of the century, at least as far as app developers are concerned; which has better ROI, Apple's iOS or Google's Android? Consumers are split: Apple have the single largest market share, Google have numerous manufacturers on their side; iOS dominates North America, Android wins out in Europe.

If you're targeting mobile devices, then ideally you want to have releases for both iOS and Android. But in the age of the lean start-up, where minimum viable products are all the rage, you have to pick a side and prioritize one or the other.

Not sure whose team you're on? Keep reading and we'll help you decide.

iOS vs Android

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Are you an iOS or Android developer? Which platform offers the most for startups? Let us know what you think in the comments.

Ben Moss

Ben Moss has designed and coded work for award-winning startups, and global names including IBM, UBS, and the FBI. When he’s not in front of a screen he’s probably out trail-running.

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