What are the differences between Android and Apple versions

[mathewjg]

I have been using the Android version of Ireal for several years and quite happy with it but as the price of Ipad 3 and Ipad 4 retina have become more realistic it would be nice to know if there are any differences that make the change more necessary or just appealing.
1 What are the differences if any between the latest Ireal versions on Ipad v Android?
2 I assume Apple gets upgraded first - what is the usual time difference between the two OS's
3 Can the latest version and forethcoming versions of Ireal run on the Apple OS installed on ipad 3 or 4
4 Not knowing anything about Apple products - can the OS be updated on those Ipads if necessary

 

[Niki]

1. There are minor differences between the iOS & Android versions.
2. We usually update them at the same time.
3. iReal Pro is supported on devices running iOS 9.3.5 or higher but I would recommend a device that supports iOS 10 and above.
You find that info here for example: https://everymac.com/systems/apple/...ting-system-info-update-cost-app-support.html
4. Apple stops supporting iPads after a certain period - depending on what the processor can handle

I hope this helps.

 

[mathewjg]

Thanks. So not any advantage going for iPad. Still tempted as air turn seems to be more compatible as well as other music programs

 

[Niki]

Since Apple OS is not open source, the system is more reliable compared to the Android one - based on the past years' customer support
So yes, I would still recommend the iPad

Happy Holidays!

 

[mathewjg]

Thanks Niki. Have a great Christmas

 

[mathewjg]

I was tempted by £25 discount at PC world. I assumed an os upgrade would be simple but required a call to support who advised me to install iTunes on my pc! It's working now. I have installed ireal but at the moment I prefer the cleaner look of the android version.

 

[Niki]

So which iPad did you get?

 

[mathewjg]

It’s the basic 9.7” 2017 model. The battery seems to last a long time. Garage band looks interesting. Still struggling with simple things like going back to the previous page

 

[mathewjg]

I like that iReal has the option to display repeat signs in red and chord input looks possibly better