Comparing the same apps running on Android and iOS→
Android Gripes wonders why apps from the same company look worse on Android than on iPhone. I haven’t had a chance to use Android for an extended period of time — though I’d actually like to if someone with an AT&T compatible Android phone wanted to swap for a bit — but if these screenshots are accurate, it’s pretty eye opening.
For example, here’s the official Meebo app running on Android:
And here’s the same official app running on iOS:
Make sure to hit up Android Gripes for comparison shots of apps from Facebook and SpeedTest as well.
To be fair, this is definitely a “fixable” problem, and I expect things to improve on the Android side as it continues to grow its lead in market share. Still, Android has never been known for its aesthetics, and these screenshots only serve to further that sentiment. [Android Gripes via Daring Fireball]
