Meta and Apple are two of the largest technology companies in the world, but Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes that Apple is the exact opposite of Meta, and that the two companies operate very differently from each other.

In a recent podcast interview, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he believes Meta and Apple are very different from each other in terms of their approach. Speaking on the “Acquired” podcast, Zuckerberg explained that he thinks Meta is the “opposite of Apple” in many ways and he didn’t mince words in pointing out some of the differences between the two tech giants.

Giving credit to Apple, Zuckerberg acknowledged that the company’s approach has worked for them. He said, “They take their time, polish everything to perfection and then release it.” According to him, this works for Apple and fits well with its culture. But when it comes to meta, things are done differently.

Zuckerberg explained that Meta focuses more on shipping products quickly and learning from feedback rather than achieving perfection from the start. “You want a culture that values ​​shipping and getting things out,” he said. In his view, it’s more important to get a product out there, see people’s reaction, and then improve it based on that feedback. For Meta, the emphasis is on learning and evolving quickly, rather than waiting until everything is flawless.

He also believes that constantly waiting for praise or recognition before releasing a product means missing out on valuable lessons. “If you wait until you get praise every time, you’re losing a lot of time when you could have learned a lot of useful things,” Zuckerberg said.

This isn’t the first time Zuckerberg has taken a dig at Apple. Earlier this year, he shared his thoughts on Apple’s new Vision Pro headset and made some comments about Apple’s dedication to “fanboys.” He’s also been very vocal about his frustration with Apple’s App Store policies, describing them as a “stranglehold” on the iPhone platform.

On the other hand, Apple CEO Tim Cook has not refrained from criticizing Meta, especially when it comes to privacy. Cook has often taken aim at Meta’s data collection practices, suggesting that Meta does not take enough steps to protect user privacy.

Ultimately, Zuckerberg’s comments highlight an ongoing tension between the two companies. While Apple is all about perfecting every detail before launch, Meta prefers to get things out in the open, gather feedback, and make improvements. It’s a classic case of slow and steady versus fast and flexible in the tech world.