Silicon Audit
Chip security, measured
About
This app analyzes your Apple device's chip and kernel to report on its security features. It provides both plain-language explanations and deep technical details about hardware protections. The app monitors for changes and allows you to export reports, all while prioritizing user privacy with no network access or analytics.
What's New in Silicon Audit
0.2.0
September 20, 2026
FAQ
What security features does Silicon Audit check on my Apple device?
Silicon Audit checks for hardware features like Memory Tagging Hardware (MTE), Apple's Memory Integrity Enforcement, pointer authentication, branch target protection, speculation hardening, and constant-time execution. It also reports on documented kernel protections specific to your chip family.
How does Silicon Audit explain technical security details?
Each check in Silicon Audit opens to reveal the underlying facts, including the raw sysctl key, type, length, and value. These readings are categorized into security protections, chip and instruction sets, and device and system information, with a measurement screen explaining the report's production.
Does Silicon Audit monitor for changes in my device's security features?
Yes, Silicon Audit establishes a baseline from the first reading and periodically checks for changes in security protections, values, or keys. It can notify you of any detected movements, explaining the implications at multiple levels.
Is my data safe with Silicon Audit?
Silicon Audit prioritizes privacy with no network access or analytics, meaning your readings stay on your device unless you choose to share them. The app is also open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
Can I export the security reports generated by Silicon Audit?
Yes, you can export a JSON report containing provenance for every fact. This report is designed to be privacy-preserving, excluding serial numbers, device identifiers, hostnames, or account information.
What platforms is Silicon Audit available on?
Silicon Audit is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. On Apple TV, reports can be exported as a QR code.
How often is Silicon Audit updated?
Silicon Audit was last updated on September 20, 2026, with version 0.2.0. The release date was also September 20, 2026.
What is the user rating for Silicon Audit?
Silicon Audit has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 rating.
