Manus Privacy Report
Manus tracks you across other companies' apps and websites using your identifiers. It integrates 10 third-party SDKs including Facebook SDK, Amplitude, and Adjust. Its developer declares collection of contact info, identifiers, and diagnostics linked to your identity. The app requests access to Camera, Microphone, and 3 other permissions.
Privacy Facts
Manus - AI Agent & Automation
This report was made on April 6, 2026 for v7.15.14 of Manus - AI Agent & Automation. SDKs and permissions were found by downloading the app from the Apple App Store and inspecting publicly accessible metadata: the bundle's Frameworks directory, Info.plist, and entitlements. No code was decompiled, decrypted, or reverse engineered. Data use disclosures are self-reported by the developer to Apple. The presence of an SDK in the app bundle does not necessarily mean it is active or transmitting data at runtime. This report reflects what was found at the time of analysis and may not reflect subsequent updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manus safe to use?
Manus integrates 10 third-party SDKs spanning infrastructure, advertising, and authentication. Its App Store privacy label declares cross-app tracking via Identifiers. It collects data linked to your identity including Contact Info, Identifiers, and Diagnostics. It includes 3 advertising or attribution SDKs. Whether this is acceptable depends on your personal privacy preferences.
Does Manus track you?
Yes. Manus uses your Identifiers to track you across other companies' apps and websites. It includes 3 advertising or attribution SDKs.
What permissions does Manus need?
Manus requests 6 iOS permissions: App Tracking Transparency, Camera, Microphone, Photo Library, Save to Photo Library, and Local Network.
What data does Manus collect?
According to its App Store privacy label, Manus declares cross-app tracking via Identifiers. It collects data linked to your identity including Contact Info, Identifiers, and Diagnostics. It collects Identifiers not linked to your identity.
How many SDKs does Manus have?
Manus integrates 10 third-party SDKs. 2 for advertising, 1 for attribution, 1 for analytics, 1 for social integration, 3 for infrastructure, and 1 for other.
Does Manus use Facebook tracking?
Yes. Manus includes 3 Facebook SDKs: Facebook AEM, Facebook SDK, and Facebook Share. These are used for ad measurement, attribution, and integration with Facebook's advertising platform (developers.facebook.com).
Does Manus use App Tracking Transparency?
Yes. Manus requests the App Tracking Transparency permission, which means it asks for your consent to track your activity across other companies' apps and websites.
Does Manus access your camera or microphone?
Manus requests access to both your camera and microphone. The developer says camera access is for "To capture photos for AI analysis and recognition". Microphone access is for "To record voice messages for speech interaction and audio analysis". These permissions are only active when you grant them in iOS Settings.
Does Manus run in the background?
Yes. Manus registers 3 background modes, which means it can perform certain tasks when you're not actively using it.
What are some alternatives to Manus?
Other productivity apps include 1Password, AdGuard VPN, Wix, Edge Gallery, SHAREit, and AOL. Each app takes a different approach to productivity and varies in its data collection and SDK usage.
