Facebook Login vs Apple Sign In

Developers should use Facebook Login when building applications that require user authentication and want to leverage Facebook's large user base for easier onboarding meets 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. Here's our take.

Facebook Login

Nice Pick

Developers should use Facebook Login when building applications that require user authentication and want to leverage Facebook's large user base for easier onboarding

Pros

• It is particularly useful for social apps, e-commerce platforms, and services that benefit from accessing user data like profile information or friend lists
• Related to: oauth-2.0, openid-connect

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

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

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

The Verdict

Use Facebook Login if: You want it is particularly useful for social apps, e-commerce platforms, and services that benefit from accessing user data like profile information or friend lists and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Apple Sign In if: You prioritize it's ideal for enhancing user privacy, reducing password fatigue, and accessing apple's ecosystem features like face id/touch id over what Facebook Login offers.

The Bottom Line

Facebook Login wins

Developers should use Facebook Login when building applications that require user authentication and want to leverage Facebook's large user base for easier onboarding