Tech Desk 
Jan 20, 2025
TikTok logos are seen on smartphones in front of displayed ByteDance logo in this illustration taken November 27, 2019. — Reuters/Files
Apple has officially published a statement and a support document listing all affected apps that are inaccessible in the United States (US). The Cupertino-based tech giant typically doesn’t publish information when it blocks apps.
Notably, other ByteDance apps, including CapCut, Lemon8 — which surged in the last few months — and Marvel Snap, are also part of the blocked apps. Gadinsider has compiled a lineup of apps that Apple has removed.
- TikTok
- TikTok Studio
- TikTok Shop Seller Center
- CapCut
- Lemon8
- Hypic
- Lark – Team Collaboration
- Lark – Rooms Display
- Lark Rooms Controller
- Gauth: AI Study Companion
- MARVEL SNAP
Apple noted that the company is following the law by blocking all these apps.
The company stated: “Apple is obligated to follow the laws in the jurisdictions where it operates. Under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, apps developed by ByteDance Ltd. and its subsidiaries — including TikTok, CapCut, Lemon8, and others — will no longer be available for download or updates on the App Store for users in the United States starting January 19, 2025.”
Moreover, the document highlighted that people who are visiting the US and have the App Store set to a non-US region won’t be able to update the app or purchase in-app items for these apps.
Meanwhile, in a message to users trying to access the app, TikTok stated: “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!”
