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Is Certo AntiSpy Safe?

Certo AntiSpy privacy label · by Certo Software Limited · checked November 2026

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App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
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None declared

Linked to you
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None declared

Not linked to you
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Short answer

On the label it is low-risk: Certo AntiSpy collects some data but says none of it is linked to you or used for tracking. None of it falls in Apple's most sensitive categories (health, financial, location, contacts or your own content). In total the label lists 3 data types; 44% of privacy protection apps we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

Certo AntiSpy privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
Not linked to you
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Built only from the developer's App Store label. It describes disclosure, not tested behaviour.

Verdict from the label
Not linked to you

Certo AntiSpy collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking.

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Did Certo AntiSpy ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what Certo AntiSpy's developer declared.

It asked me for access to…
Tap a prompt to compare it with the label.
Not on the label

Location is not on Certo AntiSpy's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

User Content is not on Certo AntiSpy's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

Contacts is not on Certo AntiSpy's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not declared on the label

Certo AntiSpy declares no tracking, so a tracking prompt would contradict its label. Decline it, and consider reporting the mismatch to Apple.

Not on the label

Health & Fitness is not on Certo AntiSpy's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

A permission is what the app can reach on your iPhone; the label is what the developer says leaves it. They answer different questions.

Line by line

What Certo AntiSpy collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
IdentifiersNot linked to you An account ID, screen name, customer number or a device-level ID such as the advertising identifier. Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking: turn off Allow Apps to Request to Track, or tap Ask App Not to Track when prompted.
Usage DataNot linked to you What you tap, open and view inside the app, plus which ads you have seen. There is no single iOS switch. Look for an analytics or personalised-ads toggle in the app's own settings.
DiagnosticsNot linked to you Crash logs, launch times, hang rates and energy use. Settings › Privacy & Security › Analytics & Improvements › Share With App Developers controls what Apple passes on; the app's own crash reporting is separate.
Reading the label

What Certo AntiSpy's label means for you

Certo AntiSpy's label has 3 types under “Data Not Linked to You”. A data type can appear in more than one section when it is used for different purposes — for example, identifiers used for both analytics and advertising.

Every type on Certo AntiSpy's label is in the “not linked” section, so the developer says the data is stripped of anything that identifies you before it is used. That is typical of anonymous analytics and crash reporting. Not linked is still collected: the data leaves your phone.

None of the data types fall into the categories most people consider sensitive: health, financial information, precise location, contacts, browsing history or the content you create.

Privacy tools — VPNs, blockers and scanners — can see a lot of your traffic. A privacy app that collects identifiers or usage data deserves a careful read. Check whether the app logs traffic or DNS queries and who operates its servers.

Among the 147 privacy protection apps in our snapshot with a label, 44% declare tracking, 62% collect data linked to you and 22% say they collect nothing. Certo AntiSpy lists 3 data types, about the same as the average of 3.1 for this group.

Utilities range from calculators to VPNs, so their labels vary more than any other category. A simple tool that collects identifiers and usage data for tracking is a sign of advertising SDKs.

On your iPhone

Settings to check for Certo AntiSpy

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    Tracking

    Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking. If “Allow Apps to Request to Track” is off, apps cannot ask, and they are told to treat you as having declined. You can also turn it off for this app alone.

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    Lock the app

    On iOS 18 and later, touch and hold the icon and choose Require Face ID. Anyone who picks up your unlocked phone then needs your face, fingerprint or passcode to open it.

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    Notifications

    Settings › Notifications › Certo AntiSpy › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does Certo AntiSpy track you?

No tracking declared

There is no “Data Used to Track You” section on Certo AntiSpy's label.

Does Certo AntiSpy track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock Certo AntiSpy behind Face ID

  1. Find Certo AntiSpy on your Home Screen or in App Library.
  2. Touch and hold the icon until the quick-actions menu opens.
  3. Tap Require Face ID (or Require Touch ID / Require Passcode, depending on your iPhone).
  4. Tap Require Face ID again to confirm. Certo AntiSpy now asks for authentication every time it opens.

The lock is an iPhone feature, so it works whether or not Certo AntiSpy has a passcode of its own. It does not change what the app sends to its developer.

From the App Store record

About Certo AntiSpy

DeveloperCerto Software Limited
App Store categoryUtilities (also Reference)
Latest version4.0.0, released October 2026
First releasedOctober 2017
RequiresiOS 15.6 or later
Size143 MB
Age rating4+
Languages1 (EN)
Bundle IDcom.certo.certomobilesecurity

The current version shipped in October 2026, so the app is actively maintained and its label is likely current. Labels are updated by developers when practices change.

Read with care

What the label cannot tell you

  • A label is self-reported. Apple publishes the developer's answers and can reject apps that misrepresent them, but it does not independently verify what Certo AntiSpy sends.
  • It does not say where data is stored, how long it is kept, whether it is encrypted, or which companies receive it. The privacy policy covers those points.
  • Optional data counts: if a feature lets you add something (a profile photo, a phone number), the type is listed even if you never use the feature.
  • Data handled only on your iPhone is not 'collected', so a no-collection label is compatible with an app that reads your files locally.
  • Third-party sign-in, payment processors and SDKs are supposed to be included, but a label can lag behind a new version.

The question to ask Certo AntiSpy's developer: Does the privacy app itself log what I do?

How it compares

Certo AntiSpy vs similar privacy protection apps

Data types listed on each App Store privacy label
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Do it now

Your Certo AntiSpy privacy checklist

Tick what you have done
Tick each step as you do it on your iPhone.

Done. You have applied every control the label points to.

Quick quiz

True or false?

  1. Q1Certo AntiSpy's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on Certo AntiSpy's label.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3Certo AntiSpy collects Identifiers.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Identifiers appears on its label, in the Not Linked to You section.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

  5. Q5Tapping “Ask App Not to Track” can stop an app from working.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Apple's rules require apps to work the same whether or not you allow tracking.

Questions people ask

Certo AntiSpy privacy FAQ

Is Certo AntiSpy safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, certo AntiSpy collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does Certo AntiSpy track you?
No. Certo AntiSpy's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does Certo AntiSpy collect?
Identifiers, usage data and diagnostics. None of it is linked to your identity.
Who makes Certo AntiSpy?
Certo Software Limited, according to the App Store. It was first released in October 2017 and the current version is 4.0.0.
Can I lock Certo AntiSpy with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold Certo AntiSpy's icon and choose Require Face ID (or Touch ID / Passcode). This is an iPhone feature and works for most downloaded apps, whether or not the app has its own lock. If you don't see the option, update iOS.
How does Certo AntiSpy compare with other privacy protection apps?
Across 147 privacy protection apps with labels in our snapshot, 44% declare tracking and 22% say they collect no data. Certo AntiSpy lists 3 data types against an average of 3.1.
Does the privacy app itself log what I do?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in Certo AntiSpy's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Check whether the app logs traffic or DNS queries and who operates its servers.
How do I delete my data from Certo AntiSpy?
Apps that let you create an account must also let you start account deletion from inside the app (an App Store rule since June 2022). Deleting the app from your iPhone alone does not delete data already sent to the developer.
Facts on this page come from Certo AntiSpy on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction