This document compares the key differences between iOS and Android mobile platforms. iOS uses Xcode and Swift for development while Android uses Android Studio and Java. Android apps are packaged as APKs and can be customized more than iOS apps which are packaged as IPAs. Both platforms are based on Unix operating systems but Android allows custom firmware while iOS does not.

1. Mobile
IOS Vs Android
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IOS Vs Android
Android ISO
Application software creator AndroidStudio Xcode
Programing language Java Swift
Layout appearance file XML PLIST
Simulator Nox/GenyMotion Xamarin/Iphone Simulator
Extension of package file APK IPA
Website for download application apkpure iphonecake
Assembly / Disassembly JD-GUI/APKTOOL IDA
Remote commands Platform ADB Reflector
Custom Firmware Yes No
Based on Unix Operating system Yes Yes

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IOS Architecture

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Android Architecture