Apple vs Discord: whose terms are worse?
Discord has the better terms. Apple scores 82/100 (grade F) and Discord scores 59/100 (grade D). Lower is better.
| Question | Apple | Discord |
|---|---|---|
| Can I sue them? |
high
You agree to arbitrate any disputes with Apple. This means you can't take them to court, except in small claims court. |
high
If you have a dispute with Discord, you'll need to go through their informal dispute resolution process before starting arbitration. You can only pursue a claim on an individual basis, not as part of a class action. |
| Can I join a class action? |
high
You can't sue Apple as part of a class action lawsuit. If you have a dispute, you have to arbitrate or sue individually. |
high
You can't sue Discord as part of a class action. If you have a dispute, you'll need to resolve it individually. |
| Does it renew on its own? |
medium
Subscriptions automatically renew until you cancel them. You can cancel at any time, but you need to do it at least 24 hours before your subscription is set to renew. | Not found in this document. |
| How long do I have to act? |
high
If you have a dispute with Apple, you agree to submit to arbitration. You must submit your dispute to arbitration within the time limit set by the American Arbitration Association. | Not found in this document. |
| Can they raise the price? |
medium
Prices for content and services can change at any time. If you've already bought something, the price change won't affect you, but if you're subscribing to a service, the new price will apply when your subscription renews. | Not found in this document. |
| Can they change the deal? |
medium
Apple can change these terms at any time without notice. If they do, your continued use of their services means you agree to the new terms. You should check the terms regularly to see if they've changed. |
medium
Discord can change these terms at any time, and if you keep using their services, you're agreeing to the new terms. |
| What if they cause harm? |
high
If their outage costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them last month. Apple doesn't guarantee their services will be uninterrupted or error-free. |
high
If Discord's outage or other issue costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them in the last month. They won't pay for other losses, like lost profits or opportunities. |
| Can they close my account? |
high
Apple can terminate your account at any time if you break their rules or if they decide to stop offering a service. If they do, you'll lose access to any content you bought or subscribed to. |
medium
Discord can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, and you can also stop using their services at any time. |
| How closely am I tracked? | Not found in this document. |
low
You're responsible for any mobile charges you incur while using Discord's services, including data charges. |
| How long do they keep it? |
medium
Apple collects technical data from your device, like what kind of device you're using and how you're using their services. They use this data to improve their services and may share it with third parties. |
medium
Discord owns the rights to their software and services, and you can't use them without permission. |
| Who else gets my data? |
medium
If you buy a service membership from a reseller, the reseller will share your account info with Apple. Apple may use this info to check if you're eligible for the service. |
medium
Discord may allow you to access third-party services, but they're not responsible for those services or their content. |
| Who is allowed to use it? | Not found in this document. |
medium
You must be at least 13 years old to use Discord. If you're younger, you'll need permission from a parent or guardian. They'll be responsible for your actions on the platform. |
Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Apple last read August 27, 2026; Discord last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.