Malware, Spyware & Copycats

As you might expect, Apple doesn’t allow any type of malicious software in its App Store. But the extent to which Apple protects its users with App Review guidelines is still worth taking a look at — especially since some apps use clever methods to try and fool users.

The list includes apps that masquerade as other popular titles, apps that install root certificates, or apps that unnecessarily extract user data. It also includes apps that otherwise appear legitimate but try and fool the user into making in-app purchases with devious tactics.