The Apple IIc+ is faster - 4MHz 65C02.
The Commodore had better graphics in general, but the Apple IIc+ is no slouch. It has double-high-res mode at 140x192 in 16 colors and 560x192 in monochrome.
Commodore had better sound.
Apple had better business apps, tho the C128 could run CP/M - but I tihnk a package like AppleWorks outdid what was avail for CP/M for the avg user.
I personally find the Apple II to be more pleasant to work with than the Commodore.
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