Is Apple Really Safer Than Android?

Apple’s devices and their OS are inseparable, giving them far more control over how they work together. While device features are more restricted than Android phones, the iPhone’s integrated design makes security vulnerabilities far less frequent and harder to find.

Is Samsung or iPhone more secure?

Studies have found that a far higher percentage of mobile malware targets Android than iOS, the software than runs Apple’s devices. … Plus, Apple tightly controls which apps are available on its App Store, vetting all apps to avoid allowing malware through. But the figures alone don’t tell the story.

Is iPhone really secure?

Given Apple’s focus on security and privacy, its closed operating system and restricting app downloads to the Apple App Store, iPhones are believed to be much more secure over Android smartphones. Yes, they are but it doesn’t mean they can’t be hacked. NSO’s Pegasus spyware could easily snoop on Apple iPhones too.