# Apple iOS, Oracle VM, Red Hat Enterprise Linux vs Windows 7 Comparison

| | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,563 | 73 | 975 | 894 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Apple iOS

Pros:
- User-Friendly (47 reviews)
- Ease of Use (36 reviews)

Cons:
- Apple Limitations (31 reviews)
- Limited Customization (30 reviews)

### Oracle VM

Pros:
- Cost Efficiency (1 reviews)
- Integrations (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (1 reviews)

### Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Pros:
- Stability (55 reviews)
- Reliability (47 reviews)

Cons:
- High Cost (28 reviews)
- Expensive (18 reviews)

### Windows 7

Pros:
- User-Friendly (17 reviews)
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Technology (13 reviews)
- Security Issues (11 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (1153 reviews) | 8.9 (63 reviews) | 9.0 (503 reviews) | 8.9 (711 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (1168 reviews) | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 8.4 (769 reviews) | 9.1 (724 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (400 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (576 reviews) | 9.1 (270 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (177 reviews) | 8.4 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (296 reviews) | 8.9 (215 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (1099 reviews) | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 8.8 (486 reviews) | 7.9 (648 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (171 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (283 reviews) | 8.7 (198 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (1060 reviews) | 8.9 (62 reviews) | 8.9 (483 reviews) | 7.0 (676 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Apple iOS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Oracle VM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Red Hat Enterprise Linux

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Windows 7

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle VM** | 9.1/10 | 19 |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.7/10 | 47 |
| **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 9.5 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle VM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.8/10 | 25 |
| **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A |

#### Application Support

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interface support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Processor support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 187 |
| **Oracle VM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 33 |
| **Windows 7** | 8.5/10 | 55 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 9.2 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 9.3 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 9.3 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 9.0 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (30 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle VM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Enterprise Linux** | 8.2/10 | 9 |
| **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cryptography** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Apple iOS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to Oracle VM (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)

**Unique to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (4):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system), [IoT Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-operating-systems), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Container Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-engine)

**Unique to Windows 7 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Apple iOS | Oracle VM | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Windows 7 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 50.5% | 21.4% | 19.4% | 34.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.4% | 44.3% | 29.7% | 33.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.1% | 34.3% | 50.9% | 32.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Apple iOS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.2%
- **Computer Software:** 11.0%
- **Higher Education:** 4.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Retail:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 51.2%

#### Oracle VM

- **Information Technology and Services:** 43.7%
- **Computer Software:** 7.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Research:** 4.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.8%
- **Insurance:** 2.8%
- **Information Services:** 2.8%
- **Animation:** 1.4%
- **Automotive:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 23.9%

#### Red Hat Enterprise Linux

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.5%
- **Computer Software:** 11.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.5%
- **Financial Services:** 5.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.0%
- **Banking:** 4.3%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Defense & Space:** 3.4%
- **Government Administration:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 35.1%

#### Windows 7

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.8%
- **Computer Software:** 10.3%
- **Higher Education:** 5.0%
- **Education Management:** 4.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3%
- **Accounting:** 2.1%
- **Banking:** 2.0%
- **Financial Services:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 50.1%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Apple iOS

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4278 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (716 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 reviews)

### Alternatives to Oracle VM

- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [XenServer](https://www.g2.com/products/xenserver/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Proxmox VE](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Red Hat Virtualization](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-virtualization/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)
- [VMware ESXi](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-esxi/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 reviews)

### Alternatives to Red Hat Enterprise Linux

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows 7

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (220 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Apple iOS

- Title: [What is the present version of iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-present-version-of-ios) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "ios 16.5"
- Title: [What is Apple iOS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apple-ios-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On Server and as Laptops, Desktop as an operating system"
- Title: [What are the iOS 14 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-14-features) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "iOS 14 was perhaps of Apple's greatest Io updates to date, presenting Home screen configuration changes, major new elements, refreshes for existing..."
- Title: [What are the iOS 13 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-13-features) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Dark mode (Most awaited), Private way to sign into apps, browse and edit photos and list goes on"
- Title: [What do you mean by property in iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-mean-by-property-in-ios) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "i dont  mean by property in iOS"

### Oracle VM

- Title: [Why in some computers you have to enable virtualization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12167-why-in-some-computers-you-have-to-enable-virtualization) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On Windows 10 machine, the OS uses the same virtual connection as a VM, so in order to use Virtual box or other VM manager you have to disable the OS from..."
- Title: [Any advices with OVF/OVA images?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12381-any-advices-with-ovf-ova-images) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "As long as the VM was built correctly, everything should work when you import the appliance in Virtual Box"

### Red Hat Enterprise Linux

- Title: [What in RHEL you guys love?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35917-what-in-rhel-you-guys-love) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Stability, Security, Lifeycle, World class Support "
- Title: [Why should I use Red Hat Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-should-i-use-red-hat-linux) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "If you are looking for a stable, reliable, and secure operating system, then Red Hat Linux is a great choice. Google uses Red Hat Enterprise Linux to power..."
- Title: [What is Red Hat Enterprise Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/red-hat-enterprise-linux-what-is-red-hat-enterprise-linux-used-for-19dd5271-6d29-4249-956f-b8dc44f0ce30) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is an Operating System"
- Title: [What are the six key features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-six-key-features-of-red-hat-enterprise-linux) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Lightweight
cost-effective with enterprise licensing
easy to use
most of the software is compatible
most acceptable OS
multiple option for Administrators
"
- Title: [What is Red Hat Enterprise Linux used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/red-hat-enterprise-linux-what-is-red-hat-enterprise-linux-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "RedHat is an organization that comes up with products like Linux bundles, cloud computing components, middleware products, cloud management tools, and..."

### Windows 7

- Title: [What is Windows 7 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-7-used-for) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "its use for Personal and office Desktop "
- Title: [how to find computer specs windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-find-computer-specs-windows-7) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),..."
- Title: [Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-think-microsoft-will-extend-support-for-windows-7-after-january-14-2020) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page..."
- Title: [Support for Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12026-support-for-windows-7) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite..."
- Title: [I am using dell vostro 1550 laptop with windows 7 home basic version. can I upgrade my system to windows 10 version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-7-i-am-using-dell-vostro-1550-laptop-with-windows-7-home-basic-version-can-i-upgrade-my-system-to-wind) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can use Windows 10."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/apple-ios-vs-oracle-vm-vs-red-hat-enterprise-linux-vs-windows-7)