Unknown app on iPhone 15 Pro Max, how to delete?

While checking apps on my iPhone 15 Pro Max IOS 26.3 (phone says its up to date), I noticed an app on my phone that I never downloaded. I am in the United States and the app name is Baurechner. I have checked all of my app purchases to make sure I didn't accidentally download the app and It was not listed in my application list via app store or online. So I searched for the app in the app store and it doesn't even show up as an app. I have no idea where it came from or if its malicious. I want to get rid of it but I don't know how because It is not even in my settings at all. Anyone else have any idea how this may have happened? Do I need to change my apple ID password? How can I delete it? Thanks in advance.

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 25, 2026 4:17 PM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2026 4:32 PM

  • Are you unable to tap and hold on the app there to bring up the Delete app option?
  • How you got that is unknown, if there are any other devices listed at Settings > [name on top], and scroll to the bottom, then any device there can download an app where it can appear on your phone. The app is 3 years old, so it may have even occurred a long time ago.
  • In any case, you certainly can change your Apple Account password and that is not a bad idea to do regularly anyway.

Change Apple Password


The app is a Construction Calculator app and does show up in the App Store for me. Here is the link to it in the App Store with the English name and the same app icon.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/construction-calculator-pro/id1611536595


Here is a pic of it for the App Store in its native language.

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Feb 25, 2026 4:32 PM in response to Caitsmom19

  • Are you unable to tap and hold on the app there to bring up the Delete app option?
  • How you got that is unknown, if there are any other devices listed at Settings > [name on top], and scroll to the bottom, then any device there can download an app where it can appear on your phone. The app is 3 years old, so it may have even occurred a long time ago.
  • In any case, you certainly can change your Apple Account password and that is not a bad idea to do regularly anyway.

Change Apple Password


The app is a Construction Calculator app and does show up in the App Store for me. Here is the link to it in the App Store with the English name and the same app icon.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/construction-calculator-pro/id1611536595


Here is a pic of it for the App Store in its native language.

Feb 25, 2026 9:15 PM in response to Caitsmom19

It is only apps that were downloaded from the App Store that can show up on other devices that use the same Apple Account and are the ones showing at Settings > [name on top] after scrolling to the bottom. Your PC laptop is showing up there because you have signed into an Apple Service on that device, but there is no App Store there that would allow a downloaded app to show up on your iPhone. On your iPhone, you can prevent an app from showing up from a download in the App Store on another Apple device by going to Settings > Apps > App Store > App Downloads, and toggle that switch off.


In a Family Sharing group that uses Purchases Sharing, every family member has access to an app that was downloaded from another member. I'm not sure if those apps show up automatically on other members device, but I don't think so. I may be wrong or there may be a Setting in family sharing that will allow that.

Purchase Sharing


Your PC did not download an app on your phone. You can put data into iCloud on your PC such as Photos and they will show up on your Phone, but apps cannot be added to iCloud where they would show up on your Home Screen of an iPhone.


It is fine to have your PC and Roku TV showing as logged into your account at Settings > [name on top]. That is the location to look for all devices that are signed into your account. I should have been more clear when I told you that devices listed there can add apps to your phone, and specifically I meant Apple devices that have downloaded apps from the App Store where you have allowed them to be added to your phone at Settings > Apps > App Store > App Downloads.

Feb 25, 2026 7:47 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

Thank you for the informative post. I have a quick follow up question regarding the devices listed in my settings. My laptop is listed there 3 times. Is that just because of different logins? Also, you said that any of those devices listed there could download an app that appears on my phone. I was suspicious because I had downloaded something on my computer and instantly had a gut feeling that the download was not legit. Immediately afterward, I had noticed an app I did not recognize on my laptop. Long story short, Malwarebytes found 8 items to quarantine and my computer seems back to normal. But it was the next day that I had noticed the app on my phone.


So my question is, I always thought only other Apple devices were able to add things to my iPhone. My laptop is not Apple (it is Windows). Beings my laptop is still listed in my settings; is it still able to download things to my phone? If so, is it safe to have my laptop listed under there. I do have iCloud installed on my laptop - I assume that may be why it shows up in my settings? Also, my Roku shows up in the list as well. Is that from using my iPhone through the Apple display on the Roku TV? What is the list even for and what does it mean when items show up on it? Should I delete these devices or are they okay to stay?


I apologize in advance for so many questions. I am not new to iPhone but I guess I am not getting any younger and technology moves wayyy faster than I am these days lol. Thank you for your response as it was very helpful!

Feb 25, 2026 7:56 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

Sorry just wanted to add that once I finished the download/update to the app, it immediately disappeared as Baurechner and is now renamed as "Construction Calculator". I noticed the app is downloaded on another device within my 'Family'. I have never had any other apps show up that were downloaded on family members devices. Any idea why this time would be different? Or perhaps it was accidentally done by me when carrying my phone without locking it first? Thanks again!

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