GrapheneOS vs iOS: privacy compared
GrapheneOS and iOS are both rated in mobile operating systems against the same 4 public criteria. GrapheneOS does better on open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. iOS does better on independent audit.
| Criterion | GrapheneOS Our pick | iOS |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Grade B B (80/100) | Grade F F (35/100) |
| Jurisdiction | Unknown | United States Five Eyes |
| Open source Is all the source code needed to run the product public? | Yes source | No source |
| No trackers or telemetry Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default? | Yes source | Partial source |
| No ads or data sales Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data? | Yes source | Partial source |
| Independent audit Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years? | No | Partial source |
Summaries
GrapheneOS. GrapheneOS scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the mobile operating systems criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.
iOS. iOS scores 35 out of 100 (grade F) on the mobile operating systems criteria. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit. It does not meet open source. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.