Why hackers moved from iOS to Android

2 hackers described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.

iOS 1 hacker criticizes it
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Android 2 hackers recommend it

What hackers said about the move

“Android user here, switched from iOS (not because of ads, a different gripe).”
animuchan, 2026-09-22original comment ↗
“I have been unable to find a SSH app for iOS that I like since I switched from Android. Just one of many reasons I will be switching back to Android for my next phone.”
tssva, 2026-01-27original comment ↗

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iOS vs Android

iOSAndroid
Hackers who recommend02
Hackers who criticize10
Moved away from it21
Moved to it02

Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.

Criticism of iOS

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Praise for Android

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