ios vs Windows Operating system

Aspect	iOS (Apple)	Windows (Microsoft)
Developer	Apple Inc.	Microsoft Corporation
First Released	June 29, 2007	November 20, 1985
Primary Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch	Desktop PCs, laptops, tablets
Device Compatibility	Only runs on Apple hardware	Runs on hardware from various manufacturers (HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc.)
User Interface (UI)	Touch-optimized; minimalistic and uniform	Supports mouse, keyboard, and touch; customizable interface
App Store / Software	Apple App Store – tightly controlled, curated apps	Microsoft Store + third-party software freely installable
Customization	Very limited; Apple maintains control over look and feel	Highly customizable – themes, registry tweaks, UI layout
Security	Highly secure; sandboxing, strict app permissions	Improved over time; still more vulnerable to malware and viruses
File System Access	Limited user access; sandboxed apps	Full access to file system, folders, drives
Multitasking	Efficient, optimized for mobile hardware	Powerful multitasking with windows, taskbar, and virtual desktops
Software Installation	Only through App Store (unless jailbroken)	Can install from web, USB, CDs, Microsoft Store, etc.
Updates	Pushed directly by Apple to all supported devices simultaneously	Depends on device OEMs; may be delayed or staggered
Gaming Support	Limited, casual gaming; some high-end titles	Strong support; vast library of PC games with advanced graphics
Business Usage	Less commonly used for productivity-heavy tasks	Widely used in businesses, offices, and professional environments
Development Platform	Xcode (macOS only), Swift, Objective-C	Visual Studio, .NET, C++, Python, and more
Voice Assistant	Siri	Cortana (Limited/Deprecated in newer versions)
Cloud Integration	iCloud	OneDrive
Pricing	Free with Apple devices (hardware is expensive)	Licensing fees for Windows OS; OEM versions bundled with hardware
Open/Closed System	Closed source; tightly controlled ecosystem	Mostly closed-source, but more open than iOS in terms of app and system access
Performance Optimization	Highly optimized for specific hardware (Apple’s own chips)	Varies based on hardware; can be optimized or underperform based on specs