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Apple Wallet vs Google Wallet: Design Differences

Every design difference between Apple and Google Wallet traces back to one choice:

 Apple Wallet Design System Explained

Apple Wallet is not a design tool. It is a policy engine.

 Apple Wallet Layout Anatomy

Layout in Apple Wallet is semantic, not spatial.

 Designing Apple Wallet Passes: Text Alignment, Layout, and Behavior

You cannot control how text looks in Apple Wallet. You can only control what it says.

 Designing One Pass for Two Platforms

Designing one pass for two platforms sounds efficient. It's actually one of the hardest problems ...

 Google Wallet Design System Explained

Google Wallet doesn't hold credentials. It connects systems.

 Google Wallet Layout Behavior & Visual Flexibility

Google Wallet's flexibility is not an invitation to design freely. Flexibility demands defensive ...