IOS is a more secure mobile device than Android. This is because IOS keenly inspects all the apps on the Apple Store. While this means reduced availability of apps, this helps to reduce the number of malware-infected apps on the app store. Android, on the other hand has an open Play Store marketplace with tons of apps to choose from. However, because there are so many apps, there is a greater chance that hackers can distribute malware through the apps.
Furthermore, Android enables users to change their settings to download apps from other app stores. Although this provides a wider range of apps to choose from, the setting exposes users to a greater risk of malware.
Consistently updating the operating systems of both android and IOS is a guaranteed way of securing Google and Apple devices. Since Apple has firm control over the apps available, the creation and distribution of updates are easily achievable. Because of this, Apple offers IOS device updates for a longer time. This isn’t possible with Android devices. The sheer number of Android devices serviced by Google makes regular updates almost impossible. And since the updates have to be distributed across several devices and platforms, updates are less frequent than with Google. An Android vs iOS security comparison reveals strengths and weaknesses on both sides. In practical use there is little difference between the operating systems and other factors are likely more important when choosing between purchasing an Apple or Android device.