In addition to what has been said, the main reason why iOS is problematic is because it's a proprietary (closed source) walled garden. You're only allowed to do and use what Apple approves of.
Meanwhile, Android is open source, it lets you sideload apps whether they are or aren't on Google Play, and you can even sideload alternative app stores. From F-Droid which is a massive repository of great pro-freedom open source software, to F-Droid forks with more built-in repos, to Obtainium which lets you grab apps directly from their GitHub repository, to even a private front end for Google Play, you're able to do all of that with Android but not with iOS.
You can even get apps like Shizuku to simulate root access and run other apps on top of it such as Canta, which lets you uninstall any app or service you want to, even if they're protected by the OEM. I stripped almost every bit of Google & Samsung spyware bloat using this method, replacing any necessary apps with FOSS alternatives. Shoot, you can even install completely custom versions of Android if you want, though not every phone is capable of that (thus why I went the Shizuku/Canta route).
At the end of the day, use what you like. I'm not going to shame you for using/liking iOS but Android offers way more freedom to use and own your device. Ironic, considering who Google is, but it's true. In my opinion, that freedom (including the ability to lock down your privacy) makes Android objectively superior. Just figured I'd chime in!
Jacob | Five Eye Tea
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