Do prices really vary on iPhone and Android as viral posts claim?

With many users sharing their experiences on the issue, it has sparked debate all over the internet

Hyderabad: Recently many social media posts went viral on the internet claiming that prices of products brought on different apps on iPhones vary from Android. This move has sparked debate all over the internet with people checking if the claims were true or false.

It all started when a user on X (formerly Twitter), posted on the platform saying there was a huge difference in the fare when she tried booking for a cab. The user claimed that the prices on Ola and Uber were significantly higher in the IOS than on Android for the same pickup and drop locations. The post went viral within no time with other users sharing similar instances they faced in the past with many different applications.

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Clearing the allegations, Uber responded swiftly saying that the price ranges vary based on the customer’s history with the application and many other factors, but not according to their phone type. However, Ola chose to stay silent on the discussion.

In a similar event, last month, another social media user claimed that Flipkart was charging higher fares for a luggage bag on iPhone than on Android. He posted on the online messaging app saying the price for the luggage bag was Rs 4,119 on Android with EMI starting from Rs 1,300 a month and the same bag was costing him Rs 4,799 with Rs 1,600 as EMI on IOS.

He slammed the e-commerce platform saying Apple charges 30% commission on subscriptions and yet the price difference. He termed the move very shady & unfair.

Replying to the user’s assertion, Flipkart’s customer service clarified that the prices were decided by the seller of the product based on various factors and the app has no influence on it.

The discussion quickly gained popularity on the internet with some users sharing their experiences and others finding it funny. A few of them also criticised the government saying the higher prices on IOS are due to the higher taxes they impose on Apply users in the country.

Meanwhile, many others are making quirky memes and relating them to the recent popcorn controversy. They are commenting that the government might apply more taxes on iPhone users who shop online, considering it a privilege.