5 apps that work better on iOS than Android

As a reference phone, I have used an iPhone for years. However, due to the characteristics of my job I always have at least one Android phone on the table as well. This has led me to make comparisons between some applications of both operating systems. In this article I am going to show you what they are, according to my criteria, those apps that work much better on iOS than Android. It is the fruit of experience, and although the list may be longer, these are the ones that stand out.

Apps that work best on iOS

Of course, I’m not trying to throw things down here. the great operating system that is Androidsimply make an assessment about those applications that have much better performance in the iPhone operating system.

instagram
On iOS, Instagram offers a smoother experience, with fewer performance issues and better optimization for the camera, since it was initially designed for iPhone. On Android, the app may have quality errors in photos or videos, especially on mid-range or low-range devices. And this is something that not only I say, any content creator knows that the experience on Instagram and on the iPhone is much better and that, despite the years passing by, Android is still not completely fine-tuned.

Spotify
The quintessential music streaming app is better integrated with the iOS system, allowing for a more fluid experience, and this ranges from the playback controls on the lock screen to the widgets. On Android, although it works properly, The app may be less stable on some devices and updates arrive more irregularly.

WhatsApp
This messaging app on iOS offers a better experience in terms of stability and fluidity. Animations, notification management and the backup process with iCloud are more reliable than on Android, where backup to Google Drive may have sync issues. In addition, for iPhone it is a much more intuitive and easy-to-use application, with a clearer appearance. Of course, in terms of security it is on par.

X (Twitter)
X on iOS is generally a faster app and is better optimized. Updates usually arrive sooner to iOS and the app has greater fluidity in animations and scrolling. On Android, some of these updates may take longer to arrive and performance may be less consistent across devices.

YouTube
The version of YouTube on iOS tends to be more stable and better integrated with the system, even though it is an application developed by Google. The app takes better advantage of the performance of Apple devices, which leads to smoother navigation with fewer interruptions. Additionally, the “Picture in Picture” feature has been available on iOS for longer and offers a superior multitasking experience. On Android, PiP is functional, but some devices may have performance issues and the experience is more variable depending on the device.

In general, the iPhone hardware and its closed ecosystem allow developers to better optimize apps, while the device diversity on Android – there are thousands of devices – complicates performance standardization.