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Stop cracked copies and fake listings of your apps

App and game publishers use VideoLock to find unauthorised builds, copycat listings and download sites, and to have them reported and removed.

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BUILDS FOUNDsample builds · one app

Every build of your app that is not yours

A modified build keeps your name but not your signature. We list each build we find and set it against your official release.

Apps/Example App/BuildsAll buildsModifiedCrackedRepackaged
BuildVersionFound onSizeSigning certificateStatus
example-app-4.2.1.apk4.2.1Official store48 MB3F:9A:C1…matchOfficial
example-app-4.2.1-mod.apk4.2.1apk-portal.example52 MBA7:02:5D…mismatchModifiedReportedRemoved
Example.App.v4.2.0.cracked.zip4.2.0torrent-index.example61 MBno signaturemismatchCracked
example-app-premium-unlocked.apk4.1.9file-host.example50 MBB1:E4:70…mismatchModified
example-app-4.2.1-repack.ipa4.2.1sideload-site.example74 MBC9:11:3A…mismatchRepackaged
Example_App_4.0.3_MOD.apk4.0.3forum-share.example44 MBA7:02:5D…mismatchModified
example-game-setup-crack.exe2.8.0download-hub.example1.2 GBno signaturemismatchCracked
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CHECKING A BUILDsample comparison

How we tell a genuine build from a copy

Your release is signed. A repackaged copy cannot carry that signature. The difference goes into the report as evidence.

Signature compare.

The signing certificate of a found build is read against your official one.

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$ vl compare example-app-4.2.1-mod.apk package com.example.app version 4.2.1 (official 4.2.1) official 3F:9A:C1:5E:07:B2:D4:88 found A7:02:5D:E1:39:6C:0B:F4 assets 2 files changed result SIGNATURE MISMATCH $
Evidence saved to the report for apk-portal.example. A takedown request is ready.
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Listing compare.

Name, publisher, package and icon are set beside your official store page.

Your listingFound listing
NameExample AppExample App Pro Free
PublisherExample StudioUnknown
Packagecom.example.appcom.example.app.pro
Icon
Permissions49
StoreOfficial storestore-b.example
5 differences found

Official builds are skipped

You give us your stores and signing details. Anything that matches is left alone.

Reports carry the proof

Each report holds the comparison, the download link and the store or host it came from.

Repeat sources are linked

A new upload from a known source is tied to the earlier ones.

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STORE LOOKALIKESsample listings · generic icons

Lookalike apps in the stores

Copycat listings borrow your icon, your name, or both. Each one is placed beside your official listing, so the difference is plain to the store.

YOUR LISTINGExample AppExample StudioOfficial · store-a.example
Package
com.example.app
Lookalikes
8
Example App ProUnknown publisherstore-b.exampleCopy of icon
Example App FreeUnknown publisherstore-c.exampleReported
Example App ModUnknown publisherapk-portal.exampleCopy of icon
Exampl AppUnknown publisherstore-b.exampleSimilar name
Example App 2Unknown publisherstore-d.exampleSimilar name
Example App LiteUnknown publisherstore-c.exampleReported
Example ApUnknown publisherstore-d.exampleCopy of icon
Example App PlusUnknown publisherstore-b.exampleSimilar name
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FAQ

Questions about apps and games

  • We report them to the store or host that carries them, with the evidence they ask for.

  • Yes. Unauthorised builds on download sites and torrents are monitored and reported.

  • We act on content you own or are authorised to protect.

  • Yes. Each app is listed in your catalogue and reported on separately.

  • Contact us with your apps and official stores.

Shipping a new version?

Send us your official listings. We will mark what is genuine and watch for everything else.

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