iOS vs Android vs Windows: The Battle of the Mobile OS

November 22, 2013 by Bryan Wilde

Society has transitioned into a post-PC era. More people are choosing mobile platforms to perform a variety of tasks than ever before. This year, there are an estimated 1.5 billion smartphones on the planet. These phones are capable of mobile banking, social media and of course, the inevitable game of Candy Crush Saga…among other things.

In addition to a host of productivity apps, all of these platforms have become excellent gaming solutions. Almost everyday, average people with little to no programming experience are creating best-selling mobile games. You can learn more about creating your own profitable games in Introduction to Mobile Game Development.

There is a lot of hype when it comes to which mobile OS is the best. It’s no secret that Apple started the mobile smartphone movement and truly opened the gates for a full migration away from the PC. In recent years, however, Apple has been forced to step aside as the popularity of the Android OS has really come into its own and taken the world by storm.

In fact, current estimates report that the Android OS commands approximately a 73% market share in the mobile OS arena. Despite the increasing popularity of Android, is it the right choice for you?

In this article, each of the three major mobile operating systems is evaluated from both a user and a development standpoint. As important as the user experience has become, any mobile OS is only as good as the developers that work to create new and innovative capabilities for a particular platform.