The debates concern Android app and iOS app has lasted for a long time. According to the the figures from App Annie, indicating the download volume of Android is in the leading position, but iOS has much advantage concerns its revenue.

The downloads for Android app increased from 85% in the second season to 90% in the third season in India and Southeast markets. But the low-end phones did not make much contribution to Android app’s revenue. While the iOS app’s revenue increased from 70% in the second season to 80% in the third season. Please see the attached for reference.

Apparently, China becomes the most important market for iOS app. At present, the downloads in China has run ahead of American downloads. Therefore, the iOS app’s revenue in China is increased due to this factor.

The most popular iOS application classes in America come as social network application, photos&video application, tool and gaming application( according to time-based application).

To developers, they might be happier to launch apps for iOS platform the application revenue comes better and working condition is relatively healthier.

The iOS app seems hard to run ahead of Android’s downloads due to the well-know reasons. More measures and efforts need to be do to compete with its rival.