# Windows 7, Android Studio, Apple iOS vs macOS Sierra Comparison | | Windows 7 | Android Studio | Apple iOS | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 894 | 643 | 1,563 | 483 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (34.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Windows 7 Pros: - User-Friendly (17 reviews) - Ease of Use (14 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (13 reviews) - Security Issues (11 reviews) ### Android Studio Pros: - Ease of Use (22 reviews) - Functionality (16 reviews) Cons: - Slow Performance (23 reviews) - High Specifications (16 reviews) ### Apple iOS Pros: - User-Friendly (47 reviews) - Ease of Use (36 reviews) Cons: - Apple Limitations (31 reviews) - Limited Customization (30 reviews) ### macOS Sierra Pros: - User-Friendly (26 reviews) - Speed/Performance (21 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (12 reviews) - Apple Limitations (9 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Windows 7 | Android Studio | Apple iOS | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (711 reviews) | 9.1 (542 reviews) | 9.2 (1151 reviews) | 9.1 (320 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (724 reviews) | 8.6 (544 reviews) | 9.4 (1166 reviews) | 9.3 (325 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (270 reviews) | 8.3 (130 reviews) | 9.3 (398 reviews) | 9.2 (142 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (215 reviews) | 8.2 (75 reviews) | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 8.8 (72 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (648 reviews) | 8.5 (488 reviews) | 9.0 (1097 reviews) | 8.9 (292 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (198 reviews) | 8.5 (67 reviews) | 9.0 (170 reviews) | 8.8 (70 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.0 (676 reviews) | 9.3 (523 reviews) | 9.0 (1058 reviews) | 8.9 (298 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Windows 7 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Android Studio #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Apple iOS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### macOS Sierra #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Application Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A | | **Android Studio** | 8.7/10 | 133 | | **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A | | **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Windows 7 | Android Studio | Apple iOS | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 9.0 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | 8.3 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Help Guides** | Not enough data | 8.6 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Windows 7** | 8.5/10 | 55 | | **Android Studio** | N/A | N/A | | **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 185 | | **macOS Sierra** | 9.2/10 | 65 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | Windows 7 | Android Studio | Apple iOS | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | 8.5 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (121 reviews) | 9.4 (49 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | Windows 7 | Android Studio | Apple iOS | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | 8.8 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (124 reviews) | 9.3 (49 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | Windows 7 | Android Studio | Apple iOS | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | 8.7 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (143 reviews) | 9.3 (47 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | Windows 7 | Android Studio | Apple iOS | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | 8.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (114 reviews) | 8.9 (46 reviews) | ### Mobile Development Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A | | **Android Studio** | 8.4/10 | 30 | | **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A | | **macOS Sierra** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms | Feature | Windows 7 | Android Studio | Apple iOS | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Windows 7 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Android Studio (2):** [Mobile Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-development-platforms), [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms) **Unique to Apple iOS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to macOS Sierra (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Windows 7 | Android Studio | Apple iOS | macOS Sierra | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 34.8% | 52.0% | 50.4% | 54.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.1% | 27.2% | 27.4% | 27.1% | | **Enterprise** | 32.1% | 20.8% | 22.2% | 18.6% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Android Studio - **Computer Software:** 34.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 28.5% - **Program Development:** 3.7% - **Internet:** 3.1% - **Higher Education:** 3.1% - **Education Management:** 2.6% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.5% - **Computer Networking:** 1.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.3% - **Financial Services:** 1.3% - **Other:** 19.5% #### Apple iOS - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.1% - **Computer Software:** 11.1% - **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% #### macOS Sierra - **Computer Software:** 18.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 17.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5% - **Higher Education:** 4.5% - **Financial Services:** 3.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.8% - **Education Management:** 2.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4% - **Media Production:** 1.7% - **Accounting:** 1.7% - **Other:** 40.0% --- ## Alternatives ### 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) - [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 (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) ### Alternatives to Android Studio - [Visual Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3978 reviews) - [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1034 reviews) - [.NET](https://www.g2.com/products/net-2023-06-12/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (162 reviews) - [Ionic: An OutSystems Company](https://www.g2.com/products/ionic-an-outsystems-company/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (153 reviews) - [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1423 reviews) - [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews) - [Corona SDK](https://www.g2.com/products/corona-sdk/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (12 reviews) - [Adobe AIR](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-air/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (44 reviews) - [Buildfire](https://www.g2.com/products/buildfire/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (197 reviews) - [Claris FileMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (578 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 (577 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 (425 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4277 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 (715 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) ### Alternatives to macOS Sierra - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Oracle Solaris](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-solaris/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (96 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) - [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 (577 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (346 reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4277 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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." ### Android Studio - Title: [when are you guys adding IOS development also](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-are-you-guys-adding-ios-development-also) — 7 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "First, I'll try the dark theme haha Second, do you know Flutter? If not, I invite you to check it out :)" - Title: [What does Android Studio do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-android-studio-do) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Android Studio is the official integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development. It is a set of tools and features that enable developers..." - Title: [What is Android Studio used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-android-studio-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** " To develop an android application. Since it is open source, anyone can develop the android project or application using android studio. It also provides..." - Title: [Is Android Studio necessary?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-android-studio-necessary) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes Android studio from Google is now indispensable for the design and development of Android apps on Google Play Store " - Title: [Is Android Studio good for making apps?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-android-studio-good-for-making-apps) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Yes " ### 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" ### macOS Sierra - Title: [Is the beta version of MacOS Catalina safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16117-is-the-beta-version-of-macos-catalina-safe) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Well, not that much if you are using old school applications that may not have been updated. Since Catalina is completely dropping 32 bits application..." - Title: [What are the new features in Mac OS High Sierra?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-new-features-in-mac-os-high-sierra) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "When I am listening to music, Safari automatically blocks audio and video in Sierra, unless I authorize it on a specific page. It will not stop the music and..." - Title: [Is Mac OS Sierra any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mac-os-sierra-any-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes" - Title: [What does macOS Sierra do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-macos-sierra-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It provides us following features, 1. Siri integration 2. Auto unlock 3. Universal clipboard" - Title: [What are you guys using Mac primarily for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50710-what-are-you-guys-using-mac-primarily-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Work" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/windows-7-vs-android-studio-vs-apple-ios-vs-apple-macos-sierra)