Fans of gambling apps have plenty of choices but are still faced with a dilemma when purchasing a smartphone or tablet, as far as whether to pick an iOS device such as an iPhone or iPad or instead go with an Android powered mobile device. Both have their pros and cons, especially when viewed with an eye towards online gambling games and apps to play poker or blackjack, so it can definitely pay to do your research first so that you know all the advantages and disadvantages before making your purchase.

While there are many more iPhoneapps on the market than Android apps, Apple has had a spotty track record as far as approving gambling apps in its App Store. Its policy has eased in recent months but it is still difficult for many online gaming operators to get their apps approved, with the handful that have been given the green light often restricted to release to just a few selected foreign markets. Google’s Android Market has also become more selective as far as the types of apps it allows, but it places no restrictions on the ones that are approved as far as geographic limitations, etc. For gambling fans who want to be for real money, Android is a slightly better overall choice with more options and future apps in the development pipeline.

If you’re looking instead to simply enjoy Internetcasino games for free or play money, then an iPhone or iPad is definitely the way to go. You’ll have many more choices as iOS devices are still by far the platform of choice for game developers, including some of the most popular poker apps such as Apple Texas Hold’em and Zynga Poker.