Claims to be a modified version of the app offering "premium" features (such as ad-blocking or downloading videos without watermarks) for free.

: They typically allow users to save videos directly to their device without the bouncing TikTok logo [7, 14]. Region Unlocking

: Using modified versions of apps can violate the terms of service of the original app. TikTok, like many developers, has strict policies against modifying its app.

: Even the official app collects extensive data, including IP addresses, location, and browsing habits; unofficial mods can further compromise this by accessing your contacts or keystrokes [5, 19]. Trustworthiness