Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS aren’t just competing operating systems with different softwares, they are radically two different platforms. Companies have been developing smart phones using their registered operating systems. The android app development services is registered with large number of smart phone manufacturing companies, whereas iOS is registered with only Apple which gives android an upper hand in providing sheer variety of Android smartphones from manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC, Motorola, Xiaomi, Huawei and others. Scope of the iOS platform is limited to Apple and it creates many barriers for users when compared to the Android platform which offers a vast platform to develop multiple apps to meet your daily needs in the simplest and easiest way possible. Let’s list out some of the features that make the android devices stand out:

Expandable memory
The majority of android phones offer expandable memory. This means that the phone will have a separate slot to fit in the micro SD card which becomes the added memory to your phone. Whereas, Apple never offered expandable memory for the iPhone. Instead, you’ll have to pay another $100 to upgrade one of their devices from a 16 GB memory to a 32 GB or 64 GB.

Customization
One of the strongest points of android has always been the level of customization this platform allows. This extends all the way from simple things like live wallpapers, to alternative keyboards, to custom ROM installs etc. While Apple likes to keep things simple and user friendly in order to maintain a homogenous software and hardware experience for its users. But, Apple started allowing third party keyboards and basic widgets, and that is a proof that people want flexibility.

Widgets
The Android home screen is a great location for placing Android widgets that provide a quick overview of what is going on in the world or inside your online accounts. The Android widgets even allow you to complete quick tasks without opening a browser or the entire app. Apple also implemented widgets but they are pretty limited. You can only add the widgets to your Notification Center. Apple opted not to have widgets available on any of your main home screens to "avoid clutter".

Multitasking
Apple facilitates the user with multitasking at a time you can run different apps and attempt different tasks. But Android is something extra ordinary, for example you can view multiple windows at a time on Android while Apple’s multi-tasking feature is limited to tablets only.

Both Android phones and iPhones have their advantages and disadvantages. With the market share of Apple phones at 23.10% in 2016, while continuing to go downhill consistently, it's starting to tell you something. Android is the way to go.