Difference between System and Application software

Software is a collection of instructions that enable the user to interact with a computer,it's hardware or perform tasks. Without software, most computers are almost useless. There are three types of software systems. They are system software,applications software and programming software. 

Difference between system software and applications software is given below:

System Software:

• System software is used for operating computer hardware. 
• System software are installed on the computer when operating system is installed.
• In general, the user does not interact with system software because it works in the background.
• System software can run independently. It provides platform for running application software.
• Some examples of system software are OS,compiler,driver etc. 

Application Software:

• Application software is used to perform specific task.
• Application software are installed according to user's requirements.
• In general, the user interacts with application software.
• Application software cannot run independently. They cannot run without the presence of system software.
• Some examples of application software are word processor, web browser, media player etc.