Ebook readers
Apple Books privacy rating
Apple's e-book and audiobook store and reading app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Purchases and reading progress sync through the user's Apple Account.
Summary
Apple Books scores 25 out of 100 (grade F) on the ebook readers criteria. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source and independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.
Score 25 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
No third-party trackers, but Apple collects reading and usage data by default under random identifiers not linked to the Apple Account.
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No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
The app shows no ads, but store purchases and downloads can be used for Apple's ads in the App Store, Apple News and Stocks if personalized ads are on.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.