iOS vs Android: How Do I Choose? — Part 2
This is the second article of a two-part series in which you’ll learn about the differences between iOS development and Android development.
This article originally appeared on the OpenClassrooms Blog.
Deciding between a career in Android Development and iOS Development is not always easy. To help you along your decision-making journey, this is the second article of a two-part series in which you’ll learn about the differences between the two fields of development. See the first installment delving into iOS here.
Now let’s get into the details of Android…
Android: The popular & affordable mobile OS
Android was introduced to the world a year later than iOS, in 2008. But this didn’t stop it from becoming the most popular mobile OS in the world. Android was built by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White, and was later sold to Google for $50 million.
According to Stack Overflow’s 2019 Survey, Android is favored by 64.5% of developers in the world.
The Pros and Cons of working with Android
Pros
- Android is open-source and offers more customization than any other mobile platform as of now. This is something that’s beloved by developers and users alike.
- You do not need to spend a lot of money on expensive hardware to get started with Android development. You just need a laptop that works.
- The majority of the mobile market share in the world is owned by Android, so building apps for Android would make sense if you want to reach out to more users globally.
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