Apple Sign In vs Google Sign-In
Developers should use Apple Sign In when building apps for Apple platforms (especially iOS/macOS) to comply with App Store guidelines that require offering it as an option for social logins meets developers should use google sign-in when building applications that require user authentication, especially to reduce friction for users who already have google accounts and to leverage google's security infrastructure. Here's our take.
Apple Sign In
Developers should use Apple Sign In when building apps for Apple platforms (especially iOS/macOS) to comply with App Store guidelines that require offering it as an option for social logins
Apple Sign In
Nice PickDevelopers should use Apple Sign In when building apps for Apple platforms (especially iOS/macOS) to comply with App Store guidelines that require offering it as an option for social logins
Pros
- +It's ideal for enhancing user privacy, reducing password fatigue, and accessing Apple's ecosystem features like Face ID/Touch ID
- +Related to: ios-development, oauth-2.0
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Google Sign-In
Developers should use Google Sign-In when building applications that require user authentication, especially to reduce friction for users who already have Google accounts and to leverage Google's security infrastructure
Pros
- +It is particularly valuable for applications that need to access Google services like Gmail, Google Drive, or YouTube, as it provides seamless integration and authorization
- +Related to: oauth-2.0, firebase-authentication
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Apple Sign In if: You want it's ideal for enhancing user privacy, reducing password fatigue, and accessing apple's ecosystem features like face id/touch id and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Google Sign-In if: You prioritize it is particularly valuable for applications that need to access google services like gmail, google drive, or youtube, as it provides seamless integration and authorization over what Apple Sign In offers.
Developers should use Apple Sign In when building apps for Apple platforms (especially iOS/macOS) to comply with App Store guidelines that require offering it as an option for social logins
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