Totally agree, Apple employs a huge amount of toxic anti-patterns. But they aren't data brokers like Microsoft and Google are (perhaps I should say: YET) so when it comes specifically to privacy they win. That said? I use linux, so this is like comparing prisons when I've already escaped ;)
Fair, I still use Windows 99% of the time, albeit reluctantly lol That said, the main reason I haven't fully switched to linux is just compatibility. I have a bunch of software and peripherals which only work on Windows. If I just needed my PC for gaming, I'd at least give linux a proper shot.