# Chrome OS, Deepin, Windows 7 vs Apple iOS Comparison | | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 716 | 15 | 894 | 1,563 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Chrome OS Pros: - Speed/Performance (113 reviews) - Ease of Use (108 reviews) Cons: - Limited Software (58 reviews) - Limited Apps/Store (46 reviews) ### Deepin Pros: - Design Aesthetics (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - App/Game Issues (1 reviews) - Slow Updates (1 reviews) ### Windows 7 Pros: - User-Friendly (17 reviews) - Ease of Use (14 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (13 reviews) - Security Issues (11 reviews) ### Apple iOS Pros: - User-Friendly (47 reviews) - Ease of Use (36 reviews) Cons: - Apple Limitations (31 reviews) - Limited Customization (30 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (525 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (711 reviews) | 9.2 (1153 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (538 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (724 reviews) | 9.4 (1168 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (277 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (270 reviews) | 9.3 (400 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (215 reviews) | 8.7 (177 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (486 reviews) | 6.5 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (648 reviews) | 9.0 (1099 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (198 reviews) | 9.0 (171 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (509 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 7.0 (676 reviews) | 9.0 (1060 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Chrome OS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Deepin #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Windows 7 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Apple iOS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Chrome OS** | N/A | N/A | | **Deepin** | N/A | N/A | | **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A | | **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Desktop Management | Feature | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Image Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Chrome OS** | 8.7/10 | 179 | | **Deepin** | N/A | N/A | | **Windows 7** | 8.5/10 | 55 | | **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 187 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 8.7 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 9.2 (121 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 8.8 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 8.8 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (144 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 8.6 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 9.0 (115 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to Chrome OS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Deepin (1):** [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi) **Unique to Windows 7 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Apple iOS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Chrome OS | Deepin | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 47.3% | 73.3% | 34.8% | 50.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 34.3% | 26.7% | 33.1% | 27.4% | | **Enterprise** | 18.4% | 0% | 32.1% | 22.1% | ### By Industry #### Chrome OS - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.5% - **Computer Software:** 11.9% - **Education Management:** 3.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4% - **Consumer Services:** 3.1% - **Accounting:** 2.8% - **Higher Education:** 2.4% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.3% - **Financial Services:** 2.3% - **Other:** 50.0% #### Deepin - **Computer Software:** 33.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 26.7% - **Sports:** 6.7% - **Retail:** 6.7% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.7% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.7% - **Human Resources:** 6.7% - **Government Relations:** 6.7% #### 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% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Chrome OS - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 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) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews) ### Alternatives to Deepin - [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews) - [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews) - [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews) - [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (233 reviews) - [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews) - [SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (52 reviews) - [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews) - [Workspace ONE](https://www.g2.com/products/workspace-one/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (40 reviews) - [Neverinstall](https://www.g2.com/products/neverinstall-neverinstall/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Cameyo](https://www.g2.com/products/cameyo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (31 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) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 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) ### 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) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 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) - [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) --- ## Top Discussions ### Chrome OS No discussions available for this product. ### Deepin - Title: [Is Deepin better than Windows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-deepin-better-than-windows) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [What is Deepin good for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deepin-good-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I love its fantastic Desktop Enviromnent, it is clear, modern, minimalistic.I would say Deepin is more user friendly that Ubuntu with a much more modern UI" ### 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." ### 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" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/chrome-os-vs-deepin-vs-windows-7-vs-apple-ios)