Apple’s “Device Trust Scores”—What They Are and How They Work

How Apple silently rates your iPhone—and why it matters for your security.

Apple’s “Device Trust Scores”—What They Are and How They Work

Apple has a quiet system running behind the scenes—watching how you use your devices, how often you reset them, and even how long they’ve been in use.

It’s called a Device Trust Score.

You’ll never see it listed in Settings. But it plays a role in Apple ID recovery, iCloud security, and even payment authorizations.

Let’s unpack what it is, how it works, and why it matters—especially for privacy-conscious users.