Maps and navigation
Apple Maps privacy rating
Apple's built-in mapping and navigation app for Apple devices, with turn-by-turn directions, transit, place information and a web version.
Summary
Apple Maps scores 25 out of 100 (grade F) on the maps and navigation 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 usage metrics by default with identifiers not tied 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?
Maps shows Apple-delivered ads selected from contextual information such as search terms and map view, not tied to the Apple Account.
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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.