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 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.