Difference between System Software and application software?

System Software -

• System software is machine dependent.
• System software focus is on the computing system.
• Its a general purpose software.
• System Software programming is complex than application software.
• Without system software, system can’t run.
• Examples: Operating system, compiler, assembler.

Application Software -

• Application software is not dependent on the underlying hardware.
• Application software provides solution to a problem.
• While its a specific purpose software.
• Application software programming is simpler as comparison to system software.
• While without application software system always runs.
• Examples: Antivirus, Microsoft office.