There are a few things you can do to try to prevent an app from opening a browser or the App Store:
- Check the app's permissions. Go to Settings > [App Name] and check the permissions that the app has. If the app has permission to open websites or apps, you can try disabling that permission.
- Report the app to Apple. If you think an app is behaving suspiciously, you can report it to Apple. To do this, go to the Apple Developer website: https://developer.apple.com/bug-reporting/ and click the Report a Bug button.
- Delete the app and reinstall it. If you're still having problems, you can try deleting the app and reinstalling it. This will reset the app to its default settings.
If you're using an iPhone 14 with iOS 17, you can also try the following:
- Use the App Tracking Transparency feature. This feature gives you more control over how apps track your activity across other apps and websites. To turn on App Tracking Transparency, go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking and toggle on Allow Apps to Request to Track.
- Use a content blocker. A content blocker can be used to block ads and other unwanted content from appearing in apps and websites. There are many different content blockers available, so you can choose one that best meets your needs.
If you're still having problems, you can contact the app developer for support.
Here are some additional tips to help prevent apps from opening a browser or the App Store:
- Only download apps from the App Store. The App Store is a safe and reliable place to download apps. Apple reviews all apps before they're published in the App Store, so you can be sure that they're safe to use.
- Keep your iOS software up to date. Apple regularly releases updates to iOS that include security fixes. Make sure to install updates as soon as they're available.
- Be careful about what links you click on. If you see a link in an app that looks suspicious, don't click on it. If you're not sure whether a link is safe, you can always do a quick Google search to check it out.
I hope this helps!
