The document compares the security of iOS and Android, highlighting that while both platforms are popular, iOS is generally considered more secure due to Apple's closed ecosystem and mandatory security updates, whereas Android's open-source nature can lead to vulnerabilities. Additionally, the diversity in Android versions and manufacturers creates further security risks. However, both platforms are still considered fairly secure for everyday use.

1. Comparing Security: iOS vs Android
Both the platform occupy the majority of mobile OS shares which amounts to 94%. Android
is far more popular compared to iOS due to its open source nature.
As a consumer, you might have heard about mobile hacks that keep happening now and then.
When it comes to operating system, a lot of factors decide whether they are secure or not.
Technically, both have a strong security point. However, there is fundamental ecosystem
difference that can bring more hacks to one platform compared to another.
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When it comes to raw numbers, iOS seems to be more secure compared to Android. This can
be partially correct because Apple including their App store completely controls iOS. For
Android, the story is a little different. Anyone can download the whole operating system and
find loopholes and hack into apps easily. However, Android has drastically improved their
security performance in the recent years with the release of Android O. It has stringent
security guidelines and offers better security control over the past Android OS.

2. Now, let’s try to understand the different aspects of both operating systems that affect its
security parameter.
Security Updates
No platform is 100% secure. It is common for an operating system to have bugs and exploits
that require constant fixing over the course of time. That’s why you will find both Android
and iOS platform release constant security updates. However, the problem lies somewhere
else. For an Android user, it is not compulsory to install the security update. He can simply
ignore it and keep using the current version.
For iOS users, however, it is not the case as they have to install the update and just cannot
ignore it completely. This simple difference makes iOS more secure compared to Android.
Diversity and Distribution
If you are already using Android, you already know how diversified the platform is. You can
find not only a different version of Android roaming around but also different variations that
are created by companies for their smartphones.
Customization around the brand is also not new, as companies such as Xiaomi, OnePlus and
others release their version of the Android operating system. This leaves the different
versions vulnerable to hacking and exploits. However, this doesn’t mean that they are not
secure. These same companies also release security updates from time to time, making sure
that they can hold off hackers from breaching into the operating system.
App Stores Ecosystem
App Stores/Play Store plays a crucial role in managing the security of each operating system.
Android has a very open stance when it comes to Play Store. They do have a process of app
approval. However, they just cannot match the App Store approval process. Apple controls
everything including which app makes it to their App store.
They take their brand seriously and thus only approve the apps that they think will do justice
to their ecosystem. This also ensures that less security vulnerable apps get through and land
in the App Store. Android’s open source nature also makes it easy for hackers to hack apps
on a regular basis.
Hardware
In the world of security, hardware also plays an important role in determining the OS’s
security. Android is an open platform which means that each manufacturer is free to create
the hardware for their smartphones the way they like. This can lead to hardware-level
security problems.
Apple, on the other hand, has far better control over their hardware and thus provides better
security. Also, it needs to be understood that hardware security bugs or exploits just cannot
be fixed by a software update.
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3. With all the above-stated points, it should be clear by now that Android is less secure
compared to iOS. iOS has a distinct advantage as Apple completely manages it in a closed
ecosystem. Android, on the other hand, has an open ecosystem, but it leads to a less secure
platform. However, this should deter you from using any of the platforms as they both are
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