# Apple iOS, Windows 7, Windows 11 vs Windows 8 Comparison | | Apple iOS | Windows 7 | Windows 11 | Windows 8 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,557 | 894 | 4,270 | 576 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Apple iOS Pros: - User-Friendly (52 reviews) - Ease of Use (39 reviews) Cons: - Apple Limitations (37 reviews) - Limited Customization (32 reviews) ### Windows 7 Pros: - User-Friendly (17 reviews) - Ease of Use (14 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (13 reviews) - Security Issues (11 reviews) ### Windows 11 Pros: - User-Friendly (269 reviews) - Ease of Use (261 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (108 reviews) - High Requirements (100 reviews) ### Windows 8 Pros: - Speed/Performance (20 reviews) - Ease of Use (15 reviews) Cons: - Unfriendly Interface (14 reviews) - Menu Issues (11 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Apple iOS | Windows 7 | Windows 11 | Windows 8 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (1148 reviews) | 8.9 (711 reviews) | 9.1 (3177 reviews) | 7.8 (429 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (1163 reviews) | 9.1 (724 reviews) | 9.2 (3209 reviews) | 7.6 (439 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (395 reviews) | 9.1 (270 reviews) | 9.2 (1418 reviews) | 8.2 (176 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 8.9 (215 reviews) | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 7.6 (114 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (1094 reviews) | 7.9 (648 reviews) | 8.5 (2910 reviews) | 7.6 (391 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (170 reviews) | 8.7 (198 reviews) | 8.9 (668 reviews) | 7.3 (98 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (1055 reviews) | 7.0 (676 reviews) | 8.9 (3059 reviews) | 6.0 (419 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Apple iOS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Windows 7 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Windows 11 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Windows 8 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 182 | | **Windows 7** | 8.5/10 | 55 | | **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 726 | | **Windows 8** | 8.2/10 | 55 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Apple iOS | Windows 7 | Windows 11 | Windows 8 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 9.3 (118 reviews) | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 8.7 (534 reviews) | 8.3 (41 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Apple iOS | Windows 7 | Windows 11 | Windows 8 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 9.3 (121 reviews) | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 9.0 (510 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Apple iOS | Windows 7 | Windows 11 | Windows 8 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 9.3 (143 reviews) | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (474 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Apple iOS | Windows 7 | Windows 11 | Windows 8 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 9.0 (113 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 8.6 (507 reviews) | 7.7 (35 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Apple iOS | Windows 7 | Windows 11 | Windows 8 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.3% | 34.8% | 37.8% | 45.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 27.5% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 28.5% | | **Enterprise** | 22.2% | 32.1% | 29.8% | 25.8% | ### By Industry #### Apple iOS - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.1% - **Computer Software:** 10.9% - **Higher Education:** 4.8% - **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:** 51.3% #### 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% #### Windows 11 - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5% - **Computer Software:** 13.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2% - **Telecommunications:** 2.1% - **Accounting:** 1.9% - **Other:** 43.0% #### Windows 8 - **Information Technology and Services:** 19.9% - **Computer Software:** 13.9% - **Education Management:** 4.6% - **Higher Education:** 4.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5% - **Telecommunications:** 3.0% - **Accounting:** 2.6% - **Banking:** 2.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4% - **Financial Services:** 2.2% - **Other:** 41.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Apple iOS - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2384 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 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 (710 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) - [Tails](https://www.g2.com/products/tails/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (23 reviews) ### Alternatives to Windows 7 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2384 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 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 (218 reviews) ### Alternatives to Windows 11 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2384 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) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (710 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews) - [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (94 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) ### Alternatives to Windows 8 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2384 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews) - [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (220 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (81 reviews) - [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews) --- ## 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" ### 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." ### Windows 11 - Title: [What is Windows 10 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-10-used-for) — 8 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It's meant to make your digital lifestyle simpler. For example, you don't need to memorize everything; you can just input it into the computer, and it will..." - Title: [What are the main features of Windows 10?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-main-features-of-windows-10) — 6 comments > **Top comment:** "Cortana Integration New Start Menu New Microsoft Edge browser Improve UI and multitasking Control panel settings " - Title: [How to install windows using a flash how to do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-windows-using-a-flash-how-to-do) — 5 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Web Development Services https://aquatecinnovative.com/ Shopify Development Services https://aquatecinnovative.com/shopify-development-services/ PHP..." - Title: [Performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15624-performance) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Before changing the PC's configuration, it is necessary to rule out the possibility that the slowdown of the system is not caused by a virus or trojan. Run..." - Title: [What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-bitlocker-used-for) — 4 comments > **Top comment:** "It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to recover" ### Windows 8 - Title: [Is Windows 8 a good operating system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-windows-8-a-good-operating-system) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [Many are curious about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to the previous Windows, namely Windows 7. Here is more information about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 that has been summarized.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/tak-sedikit-yang-penasaran-dengan-kelebihan-windows-8-jika-dibandingkan-dengan-windows-sebelumnya-yakni-windows-7-berikut-ini-lebih-lanjut-informasi-mengenai-kelebihan-windows-8-dibanding-windows-7-yang-telah-dirangkum) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Because Windows 8 is the best." - Title: [Windows 8 recommended software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-8-recommended-software) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "I recommend it 100%" - Title: [What is Windows 8 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Windows 8 is an operating systems used on computers. we can use this for office use / personal use. Depend on our requirement we can select the versions of..." - Title: [What is Windows 8.1 and its features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-1-and-its-features) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Best windows i using all time for working " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/apple-ios-vs-windows-7-vs-windows-11-vs-windows-8)