Technology is developing rapidly, every day there are new and more advanced devices that help us in our daily lives. A huge variety of devices confuses a person when choosing a device for himself. Let's talk about compact devices that you can take with you every day. When it comes to iPad and tablet, many will say that they are no different and they are 2 identical devices, but no! These are very different devices that have a lot of differences and similarities. What are the differences and similarities between the tablet and iPad? First, let's figure out what a tablet is and what an iPad is.

What is an iPad?

First, let's find out what an iPad is. The iPad is a tablet computer designed and developed by Apple. The iPad is not only used by ordinary people, now the iPad is used to store and record medical data in medical institutions, as it is used by architects, musicians and many others. The company develops the design, filling, screen, chooses materials for the case and, most importantly, it is a proprietary OS.

Surely, everyone knows that all Apple products run on the IOS operating system, which is only available in Apple products. This system allows the user to create an ecosystem between all Apple devices that the owner has, which, of course, is very convenient.

What is a tablet?

A tablet is a device designed primarily for browsing the Internet, watching movies and photos. Tablets can run on different systems ranging from Android and ending with full Windows. Tablets are developed by many companies, such as: Samsung, Acer, LG, Sony, Microsoft and so on. Android or Windows tablets are best suited for simple tasks, because they have poor application optimization and their number is much less than on the iPad.

While we can make sure that the iPad and the tablet are very similar and have not such strong differences, let's dig deeper and find out absolutely all the similarities and differences between the iPad and the tablet.

What are the similarities between an iPad and a tablet?

First, it is, of course, the same purpose. Both the tablet and the iPad are designed to surf the Internet or simply surf it, watch movies and photos. You can also work with video and photos in special applications, on the big screen, convenience increases much. However, IOS gives more opportunities in the professional field, thanks to a large number of applications and their good optimization by the developer.

Secondly, no matter how manufacturers try to make a unique design, externally, the tablet and iPad are very similar: rectangular shape, the presence of buttons on the ends, similar body shapes. Of course, all tablets are different, however, each has some unique design features.

Thirdly, they have app stores where you can download a lot of games and apps to work with photos, videos, surf the Internet and much more. Although the stores are different, they are almost the same, only the design and the presence or absence of any applications and games distinguish them.

Such are the similarities, but how are they different?

First, this operating system, tablets work on different systems, while the iPad is released only with the IOS system. This system is exclusive, it cannot be put on another tablet, as it is closed and available only to owners of Apple equipment. Such closeness allows the user to create an ecosystem between their Apple devices, of course, there is also a certain ecosystem on Windows and Android, but Apple has implemented this much better and continues to develop it.

Secondly, tablets on Android and Windows, although they have their own application stores identical to the Apple store, however, there are fewer applications and games and their quality is lower, because before the application gets into the AppStore (Apple app store), it undergoes a rigorous moderator check and is carefully checked for malicious code and viruses. Any application can get into the app stores on Android and the user is not immune from viruses until he downloads the antivirus, but he cannot fully protect the device, as viruses also develop.

Thirdly, the iPad uses a proprietary charger connector - lightning. While all manufacturers put a standard micro-usb, Apple uses its own, which, of course, causes some inconvenience.

Fourthly, since iPads have their own system, it works better because it is well optimized for the hardware that is in it, so Apple support for older devices lasts 3-4 years. Even despite the weak stuffing, the iPad supports many applications for a long time thanks to optimization.

These are all the differences and similarities of these devices, although outwardly they are very similar, but they have differences that may affect the further choice of device. I hope this article helped to understand the differences and similarities between the tablet and iPad.