It’s faster, easier, and cheaper to develop for iOS — some estimates put development time at 30–40% longer for Android. One reason why iOS is easier to develop for is the code. Android apps are generally written in Java, a language that involves writing more code than Swift, Apple’s official programming language.

Is Android or iOS easier to use?

Ultimately, iOS is simpler and easier to use in some important ways. It’s uniform across all iOS devices, whereas Android is slightly different on devices from different manufacturers.

Is iOS development harder than Android?

Because of the limited type and number of devices, iOS development is easier as compared to the development of Android apps. Android OS is being used by a range of different kinds of devices with different build and development needs. iOS is used only by Apple devices and follows the same build for all apps.