Do developers prefer Android or iOS?

[ElbertSenter]

Some developers have mentioned they prefer iOS over Android app development. However, the sentiment is not always unanimous, and in general, a common reason one may prefer one over the other tends to be due to what programming language that person is more comfortable with. If you're considering taking iOS classes or learning how to code for mobile platforms, then the best answer will always depend on your personal interests.

 

[Antero360]

Some developers have mentioned they prefer iOS over Android app development. However, the sentiment is not always unanimous, and in general, a common reason one may prefer one over the other tends to be due to what programming language that person is more comfortable with. If you're considering taking iOS classes or learning how to code for mobile platforms, then the best answer will always depend on your personal interests.

Keeping my own personal biases against Fapple to the side... as far as app development is concerned, unless you are looking to pigeon hole yourself into a specific niche market, personal preference really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things..

I know I know, I am going to catch a lot of fire for this from both sides, but let's be brutally honest. Whether devs like to admit it or not, at some point in the app's lifespan, that app is going to get requests from its following to port it over to the other platform. Putting all egos in check, let's face it, an app gets more exposure on both markets vs it being tailored to one specific market. Getting more exposure, means more users use your app. More users with your app, means more recognition for the devs/company that developed the app. More recognition, means devs/company gets more potential work in the pipeline. Anecdotal note: I personally can't stand Fapple and the way they market their technologies. I can't stand the air of superiority complex around its following. As a dev, I put my personal feelings aside when it comes time to build something, and test on both devices, because I know that whatever I am working on has to look good on both platforms (being a web dev primarily. browser/mobile)

 

[EkBass]

What comes for mobile markets, Android leads with around 70% marketshare. Apple has bit under 30% so you can do your math there.
Eventhoug Android leads, market for Apple is big enough to make it worth to develope for both platforms.

 

[racheal]

Developers prerer iOS over Android. There are many reasons why developers tend to prefer iOS over Android with a commonly suggested one being that iOS users are more likely to spend on apps than Android users.

 

[Antero360]

Developers prerer iOS over Android. There are many reasons why developers tend to prefer iOS over Android with a commonly suggested one being that iOS users are more likely to spend on apps than Android users.

@racheal , can you link to any articles in regards to that claim? Nothing against anybody, but that statement seems more charged than how much fapple charges for a phone with no headphone jack...

 

[AddisonWiggins]

I think developers still prefer iOS. This operating system is much more powerful and allows you to work with more complex projects. Of course, Android is also a quality operating system, which is in demand and popular among users. I have been working on iOS for several years now. Fortunately, I have not had any problems or malfunctions with my phone and MacBook. I have quite a few apps that I need for work and university. Recently I tried the service Document Scanning and OCR SDK for Apps & Web – Smart Engines which allows me to scan any type of files. Most of the apps I had tried before gave out poor quality results. You can install this app on both iOS and Android.

 

[Antero360]

I think developers still prefer iOS. This operating system is much more powerful and allows you to work with more complex projects. Of course, Android is also a quality operating system, which is in demand and popular among users. I have been working on iOS for several years now. Fortunately, I have not had any problems or malfunctions with my phone and MacBook. I have quite a few apps that I need for work and university. Recently I tried the service Document Scanning and OCR SDK for Apps & Web – Smart Engines which allows me to scan any type of files. Most of the apps I had tried before gave out poor quality results. You can install this app on both iOS and Android.

Again, keeping my own biases against (F)apple aside, that statement is objectively false. Unless you are talking about personal preferences outside of work and freelancing... A developer should be able to adapt to whatever OS they need to use for work.