# 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.

- Website: https://www.apple.com/maps/
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: iOS, macOS, Web
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Maps and navigation](https://privacyratings.com/maps/)
- Also rated: [iCloud Mail](https://privacyratings.com/email-providers/icloud-mail/) (Email providers), [Hide My Email](https://privacyratings.com/email-forwarding/hide-my-email/) (Email forwarding and aliases), [Apple Mail](https://privacyratings.com/email-clients/apple-mail/) (Email clients), [Safari](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/safari/) (Browsers), [Apple App Store](https://privacyratings.com/app-stores/apple-app-store/) (App stores), [Apple Passwords](https://privacyratings.com/password-managers/apple-passwords/) (Password managers), [FileVault](https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/filevault/) (File encryption), [iMessage](https://privacyratings.com/messengers/imessage/) (Messengers), [FaceTime](https://privacyratings.com/video-calls/facetime/) (Video calls), [iOS](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-operating-systems/ios/) (Mobile operating systems), [macOS](https://privacyratings.com/desktop-operating-systems/macos/) (Desktop operating systems), [Spotlight](https://privacyratings.com/launchers/spotlight/) (App launchers), [Apple Notes](https://privacyratings.com/notes/apple-notes/) (Notes), [Apple Journal](https://privacyratings.com/journaling/apple-journal/) (Journaling apps), [Apple iWork](https://privacyratings.com/office-suites/apple-iwork/) (Office suites), [QuickTime Player](https://privacyratings.com/screen-recording/quicktime-player/) (Screenshots and screen recording), [Apple Books](https://privacyratings.com/ebook-readers/apple-books/) (Ebook readers), [Apple Dictation](https://privacyratings.com/speech-to-text/apple-dictation/) (Dictation and transcription), [iCloud Drive](https://privacyratings.com/cloud-storage/icloud-drive/) (Encrypted cloud storage), [SwiftUI](https://privacyratings.com/app-frameworks/swiftui/) (Cross-platform app frameworks), [Apple Home](https://privacyratings.com/smart-home/apple-home/) (Smart home), [Apple Watch](https://privacyratings.com/wearables/apple-watch/) (Wearables and health), [Apple Health Cycle Tracking](https://privacyratings.com/period-trackers/apple-health-cycle-tracking/) (Period trackers), [Apple Music](https://privacyratings.com/music-streaming/apple-music/) (Music streaming), [iCloud Photos](https://privacyratings.com/photo-management/icloud-photos/) (Photo management)
- Grade: F (25/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | No third-party trackers, but Apple collects usage metrics by default with identifiers not tied to the Apple Account. | https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/apple-maps/ |
| No ads or data sales | Partial | Maps shows Apple-delivered ads selected from contextual information such as search terms and map view, not tied to the Apple Account. | https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/apple-maps/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/maps/apple-maps/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/maps/apple-maps.md