Sora, OpenAI’s new AI video app, has become one of the most talked-about launches of the year, and that’s exactly why scammers are rushing to cash in.
Just days after the official release on Apple’s App Store, several look-alike “Sora” apps started appearing, claiming to offer instant access to OpenAI’s video-generation tool. Most of these have now been pulled down, but the brief window was enough to mislead thousands of eager iPhone users searching for early invites.
Apple’s review filters are usually tight, which makes this slip-through more surprising. Security analysts say the fake listings used similar icons, descriptions, and even keywords like Sora 2 Video Maker to appear legitimate. On Android’s Google Play Store, some of these apps still remain live, raising new questions about how AI-themed scams are evolving faster than platform protections.
For anyone trying to download Sora, there’s a simple rule: look for “OpenAI” as the verified developer. The genuine app remains the No. 1 free app in the U.S. App Store, and while it’s free to download, it won’t actually function without an invite code.
OpenAI says the app will soon expand beyond the U.S. and Canada, but for now, excitement around Sora has created an environment ripe for imitation. With AI video generation becoming the next big tech obsession, these fake apps are a reminder that hype often moves faster than caution.
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