# Chromium OS, Windows 7 vs Apple iOS Comparison

| | Chromium OS | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 139 | 894 | 1,563 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.5% 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 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Chromium OS

Pros:
- Lightweight Size (21 reviews)
- Speed/Performance (21 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Software (16 reviews)
- Connectivity Issues (11 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- Outdated Technology (13 reviews)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)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Chromium OS | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (103 reviews) | 8.9 (711 reviews) | 9.2 (1153 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (104 reviews) | 9.1 (724 reviews) | 9.4 (1168 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 9.1 (270 reviews) | 9.3 (400 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 8.9 (215 reviews) | 8.7 (177 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 7.9 (648 reviews) | 9.0 (1099 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (198 reviews) | 9.0 (171 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 7.0 (676 reviews) | 9.0 (1060 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Chromium OS

#### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chromium OS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 7** | 8.5/10 | 55 |
| **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 187 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Chromium OS | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 9.2 (121 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Chromium OS | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 9.3 (126 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Chromium OS | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (144 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Chromium OS | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 9.0 (115 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Chromium OS (1):** [Other Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-development)

**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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Chromium OS | Windows 7 | Apple iOS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 48.5% | 34.8% | 50.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.2% | 33.1% | 27.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 24.3% | 32.1% | 22.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Chromium OS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.2%
- **Computer Software:** 19.7%
- **Education Management:** 7.3%
- **Higher Education:** 4.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6%
- **Accounting:** 2.2%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 29.9%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Chromium OS

- [Okta](https://www.g2.com/products/okta/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1227 reviews)
- [Termius](https://www.g2.com/products/termius/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (259 reviews)
- [SAP Fiori](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-fiori/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (207 reviews)
- [Progress Telerik Fiddler](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik-fiddler/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (166 reviews)
- [Ask Codi](https://www.g2.com/products/ask-codi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (100 reviews)
- [AWS CloudTrail](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloudtrail/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Facebook Login](https://www.g2.com/products/facebook-login/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [.NET 4.5](https://www.g2.com/products/net-4-5/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [SmythOS](https://www.g2.com/products/smythos/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (71 reviews)
- [Hookdeck](https://www.g2.com/products/hookdeck/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (71 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)
- [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)

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## Top Discussions

### Chromium OS

- Title: [What is the difference between Chrome OS and Chromium OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-chrome-os-and-chromium-os) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "With Chromium you are able to make more internal adjustments "
- Title: [Can I download Chromium OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-download-chromium-os) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "YA"
- Title: [Can I install Chromium OS on my laptop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-install-chromium-os-on-my-laptop) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can, but you must back up your data before installation."
- Title: [Is Chromium OS any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-chromium-os-any-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [How do I stop my mouse pad from freezing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-stop-my-mouse-pad-from-freezing) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Re flash the chromium os image to your device ( CloudReady Recommended)"

### 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"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/chromium-os-vs-windows-7-vs-apple-ios)