There are stark differences between how iOS apps are made vs how Android apps are made. Namely, iOS apps are built on Swift, while Android mostly uses Kotlin. Now, though, Swift is coming to Android.

There are ways to make Android look more like iOS 26, but your phone might end up looking like a cheap knock-off instead.

Unlike iOS, Android offers more flexibility over default apps. You can change the default Phone app, Message app, Wallet app (tap and pay method), and even the digital assistant.