For simple comparison I always like macro:
#define IS_IPOD [[UIDevice currentDevice].model containsString:@"iPod"]
#define IS_IPAD (UI_USER_INTERFACE_IDIOM() == UIUserInterfaceIdiomPad)
#define IS_IPHONE (UI_USER_INTERFACE_IDIOM() == UIUserInterfaceIdiomPhone)
It's simple and easy to use.