Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
Why Are There So Many iOS-Only Apps?
Feb 26, 2025
Christian Selig, a prominent app developer known for Apollo for Reddit, joins Karn Saheb, an Android engineer at Notion, and Curtis Herbert, creator of the Slopes app. They dive into the reasons behind the abundance of iOS-only apps, discussing Apple’s restrictions and the drive for innovation on Android. The trio highlights the economic challenges in app development, the quick adoption of new features in iOS, and the importance of targeting both platforms for wider reach. Their insights offer a fascinating look at the diverging worlds of app ecosystems.
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Quick takeaways
- iOS-exclusive apps benefit from streamlined user experience and quick feature adoption.
- Android's fragmentation leads to diverse user experiences and delayed updates across devices.
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Developing for iOS vs. Android
Developing for iOS offers a more streamlined and refined experience compared to Android due to the controlled ecosystem, limited device variations, and faster adoption rates of new features among users. iOS developers benefit from the positive feedback loop of quick user adoption when new features are rolled out.
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