The document compares key mobile platforms including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone (WP) by looking at their market share, revenue sources, development requirements, and tools. It finds that Android has the largest market share at 51% but generates the least revenue per user, while iOS brings in the most money though it has a smaller user base. Development for iOS requires a Mac, Objective-C knowledge, and tends to take longer for approval compared to Android or WP apps.