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Apple iOS SDK vs Windows Phone SDK comparison

Apple and Microsoft are both solutions in the Mobile App Platforms category. Apple is ranked #2 with an average rating of 10.0, while Microsoft is ranked #13. Apple holds a 23.0% mindshare in MAP, compared to Microsoft’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 71% of Apple users are willing to recommend the solution.
Apple iOS SDK
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We performed a comparison between Apple iOS SDK and Windows Phone SDK based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Apple iOS SDK
Ranking in Mobile App Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows Phone SDK
Ranking in Mobile App Platforms
13th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Mobile App Platforms category, the mindshare of Apple iOS SDK is 23.0%, up from 21.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Phone SDK is 1.4%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

LC
Aug 7, 2023
A stable and easy-to-use product that provides seamless integration
I use the solution for music, emails, and work The best thing about the product is that it provides seamless integration. I can use my Microsoft product on my iPhone, so it's good for work and personal use. I can use it across devices since it's synced up. AirDrop and iCloud are the most valuable…
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing costs involved in its use."
"The hardware is quite expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Media Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apple iOS SDK?
The best thing about the product is that it provides seamless integration.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apple iOS SDK?
The software updates are cheap, but we would need the hardware to do it. The hardware is quite expensive. I rate the pricing an eight or a nine out of ten.
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What needs improvement with Apple iOS SDK?
The share password menu doesn’t come up easily when I want to share passwords between my devices. Other than that, it's a really well-designed product.
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Overview

iOS SDK is the software development kit released by Apple in 2008. Its purpose is to give third-party iOS developers all the resources and tools they require to develop, test, debug, and distribute their iOS applications. To be eligible to make use of the iOS SDK, a developer would need to join one of the Apple iOS Developer Programs.

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