iOS or Android? This is the first time we have seen a stu
dy on apps running on these two operating systems. While apps running on iOS tend to be more polished it seems Android apps may actually be more stable! “The latest version of iOS (5.0.1) leads all others with 28.64% of all crashes, Forbes reports”
What the report does not seem to consider is whether the app is tied to a specific OS version or if the latest version of the app was installed (though this was brought up in reference to iOS 5.0.1′s high abnormally high crash percentage). This is important because many newer Apps don’t play well on older devices (lower processor speeds/RAM) and some older apps need to be updated to work as intended on new devices. There are other variables that also need to be considered including other installed apps that may cause conflicts and other unknown handset issues.
What we do find worthy of noting – Android has long been attacked by critics as being fragmented; providing a lower quality user experience. The theory being that this OS fragmentation, in addition to limited updates available based on device and manufacturer, creates an environment ripe for app failure and incompatibility – that apps may work perfectly on one device/OS version but not on another.
In the end, there are a host of variables that may not have been considered, but the report is Interesting to say the least.
What’s your take? Have you had apps crash on your Apple or Android device?


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