Information for removing possible Spyware on an iPad

even if it has spyware (if it did then I believe apple would remove it from app store pretty quickly)

then if you delete the app everything related to the app would be gone too, each app run in it's own sandbox so it can't reach out and interfere with other apps or system integrity

Removing the offending App from your iPad will also have removed all associated data from your iPad. As such, any residual risk should have been removed.

Be aware that there are no true Antivirus Products available for iOS/iPadOS. Those that claim to provide AV protection are little more than “snake oil”, have negligible (if any) efficacy and for Apple devices should generally be avoided. Very often, Apps of this nature introduce more issues than added benefit.

Unlike traditional Operating Systems with which you may be familiar, iOS/iPadOS uses a sandboxed security architecture. As such, Apps cannot access any data outside of their own sandbox - and cannot access the storage and resources of other Apps. As such, it is impossible for an Anti-Virus App to scan the filesystem.

Hi Vix5,

You can install a free antivirus, my personal choice is Bitdefender, create an account, and scan to remove the possible spyware.

Also report the app and update your iPad to lessen the risk of possible spyware.

Thanks,

Phenix