Attention! Fake apps imitating OpenAI’s Sora are flooding app stores
**Attention! Fake Apps Imitating OpenAI’s Sora Are Flooding App Stores**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 05, 2025, 12:00 PM*
OpenAI’s AI-powered app, Sora, remains officially available only in the US and Canada. However, this has not stopped a surge of clone apps from flooding global Apple App Stores, attempting to capitalize on the hype surrounding OpenAI’s innovative product.
A recent search for “Sora 2” revealed nearly a dozen apps mimicking the official Sora app, with some even copying its logo in the app icon. Among these, an app named **Sora 2: AI Video Generator** was spotted ranking 9th in the App Store’s “Top Photo & Video Apps” chart. This rapid rise in popularity is concerning, especially since it is just one of many imitators.
**Aggressive Monetization Tactics**
These clone apps are not only imitating the original Sora app’s look and feel, but they are also employing aggressive monetization strategies. Many offer in-app purchases and costly weekly subscriptions that may mislead users into thinking they are subscribing to or downloading the legitimate OpenAI product.
With OpenAI’s official Sora app currently limited to North America, many users across the globe who are unaware of this restriction might fall victim to these fake apps, risking unnecessary expenses.
**What You Should Do**
To avoid falling for these scams, users should:
– Verify the app’s developer is OpenAI before downloading.
– Be cautious of apps requesting expensive subscriptions.
– Check the app’s availability in your region on the official OpenAI website.
Stay vigilant to ensure you only use authentic AI tools from trusted sources.
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