Choose Android if: Budget under ₹20,000, want expandable storage (microSD cards), need 4G/5G connectivity, multiple children sharing one device, child under 10 years old. Best Android options: Samsung Tab A11+ (₹18,499), OnePlus Pad Lite (₹13,999). Choose iPad if: Budget allows ₹32,999+, child interested in creative work (art, music, video, coding), want best educational app quality and quantity (500,000+ apps), need tablet to last 5+ years with software updates, want most comprehensive parental controls. For most Indian families, Android tablets at ₹12,000-19,000 offer best value - save remaining budget for protective cases, screen protectors, and educational app subscriptions.