Check out the MindStick Blog for more deep dives into beginner-friendly instruments. If you'd like, I can: Recommend specific beginner models for either instrument. List the first 3 chords you should learn for both. Draft a 30-day practice plan for a total beginner.
You can often play a basic song within 15 minutes of picking it up. A "C Major" chord on a uke is just one finger on one string. 124839
However, if you want to that can play almost any genre of music, the Guitar is worth the extra struggle. Check out the MindStick Blog for more deep