84 fraudulent applications threaten the security of iPhone users
Apple has tight control over the apps that iPhone owners can use only after downloading them from the App Store. The company also gets a 30% commission from developers. Despite these actions that many believe is unfair and which are apparently designed to keep users safe, many of the 84 fraudulent apps currently remain on the official Apple App Store.
Apple refuses to take any action against 84 fraudulent apps in its App Store
According to Vpncheck reviews, Apple took no action on the majority of 133 fraudulent apps that Avast spotted in March of 2021. As of that time, they have been downloaded 500 million times and have generated $365 million in revenue.
After 15 months, 84 of these fraudulent apps are still on the App Store. These applications are called Fleeceware and they are designed to steal your money. Although there is nothing malicious in their code and they do not steal your data, they are still very dangerous because they come with hidden extra fees and costs.
According to Vpncheck's estimate, these apps deceive users out of $100 million annually. The apps have also been downloaded 7.2 million times and generate revenue of $8.6 million per month.
Most of the apps that come in the list of 84 scam apps are entertainment apps like virtual musical instruments or utilities like flashlights and calculators. It can also lurk under applications of photo or video filters, editors, audio enhancers, quiz-based games, or backgrounds.
These apps attract users with a free trial period although it is usually easy to find a free alternative. They come with hidden costs and may charge you multiple times or charge a higher amount upon checkout. Furthermore, they are designed so that it is very difficult to opt-out of their services, so they may still bill you even after you uninstall them. Also, be wary of false ads claiming that the app was recommended by Apple.
If you have downloaded any of the 84 applications and are unable to opt-out, it is best to ask your bank to stop handling any payment requests it makes. Here is the full list of 84 completely fraudulent apps:
Frames – Picture Collage Maker
Facelab – Face Editor & Beauty
TeasEar: ASMR Slime Antistress
Nebula: Horoscope & Astrology
Astroline: The Daily Horoscope
FLMX – Video Editor
Stickerfy: Sticker Maker
Pixomatic – Background eraser
SpeedPro Slow speed video edit
Music Zen – Relaxing Sounds
Sticker Maker – BeSticky
Photo To Sketch – Drawing book
Mood Balance: Self Care Tracker
Presets for Lightroom – Vidl
Jigsaw Puzzle – Brain Games
Lift: Story Maker
Dazzle – Insta stories editor
Baby Sticker- Track Milestones
Life Palmistry – AI Palm & Tag
Photoly Remove Object & Editor
Facetory: Face Yoga & Exercise
VOCHI Video Effects Editor
Lucky Life – Future Seer
Dazz Cam- D3D Photo Effect
Beat.ly Music Video Maker
UltraFX – Effect Video Maker
Girl Games: Unicorn Slime
Impresso – Insta Story Editor
PDF Scanner: Document Scan
Dizzi – Photo & Video Effects
Hyper Cleaner: Clean Phone
Highlight Story Cover Maker!
Cartoons Me – Photo Art Editor
Sweet Pics – Baby Photo Edito
Slimy: Anxiety Relief Slime 3D
Frame – Slideshow Video Maker
Auto Sticker Maker Studio
iCons – Icon Changer App +
ToonApp Cartoon Photo Editor
MagicFX – Magic Video Effects
Horoscope 2019 and Palm Reader
Handset – Second Phone Number
SlidePic – Slideshow Maker
Astro+ Horoscope & Astrology
FaceMe－Fun Personality Tests
Widget PLUS+ – Photo & Weather
aipic – Magic Photo Editor
Path – Horoscope & Astrology
Photo Collage – Collageable
Hub – Story Templates Maker
iWidget Pro : Custom widgets
Video Puzzles – Magic Puzzle
Menu Maker!
edjing Mix – dj
Guitar – Chords, Tabs & Games
Piano – Lessons & Tiles Games
WeDrum: Drums, Real Drum Games
Metronome – Tap Tempo & Rhythm
Guitar Tuner – Ukulele & Bass
Guitar – real games & lessons
Drums: Play Beats & Drum Games
Beat maker pro – DJ Drum Pad
Karaoke Songs – Voice Singing
Piano Crush – Keyboard Games
edjing Pro – music remix maker
DJ it! – Music Mixer Pad
Jambl: DJ Band & Beat Maker
Guitar Play – Games & Songs
Memoristo: Brain Test, IQ Game
Loop Maker Pro – Music Maker
Metronome Pro – Beat & Tempo
Equalizer+ HD music player
Bass Booster Volume Power Amp
Equalizer Fx: Bass Booster App
ScanGuru: PDF Document Scanner
Drink Water ∙ Daily Reminder
Password Manager – Lock Apps
Live Wallpaper Maker: 4K Theme
RECOLLECT: Color by Number
Avatar Maker Character Creator
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Ringtones HD ∙ Ringtone Maker
Scanner App ∙ Scan & Sign PDF
Translate Camera – Speak On
