Sora, an artificial intelligence model developed by OpenAI that generates realistic videos from text commands, has created a huge stir in the tech world. However, this popularity has also opened up new opportunities for malicious developers. Although not yet available to the general public, app stores like the App Store are overflowing with numerous fake and clone apps bearing the Sora name. These apps aim to mislead users and gain unfair profits.

A clone of the not-yet-released Sora app tops the App Store

A simple search for “Sora” on the App Store reveals dozens of different apps. One of these, “Sora 2: AI Video Generator,” quickly rose to ninth place on the “Best Photo and Video Apps” list. This demonstrates the rapid spread of fake apps and their user base. Many of these apps use OpenAI’s logo or Sora-related images without permission to attract users.

The biggest threat of these clone apps is their monetization methods. Many offer a few basic features but charge users high-priced weekly or monthly subscriptions for advanced features. Users unaware that OpenAI’s official Sora tool doesn’t yet have a publicly available mobile app may fall prey to the trap of believing these apps are legitimate. As a result, they’re paying for a service that doesn’t work and could be putting their personal data at risk.

Such scams are common when new and popular technologies emerge. Users should be extremely cautious when downloading apps, especially those that generate high expectations. Checking the developer and carefully reading reviews are among the most important steps to avoid such traps.

So, what are your thoughts on this? Have you ever encountered a fake version of a popular app?