keeps a check on potentially dangerous apps available on

and removes them to keep the store free from malware and malicious apps. This includes apps that aim to offer a particular thing, but offers something else when users download them on their device.

Gizmochina has reported that Google has recently removed several ‘cleaner’ apps from the Play Store in this process.

Several developers of these apps have shared details on Reddit to inform users about the removal of their apps from the Play Store. The posts also mentions about the full account termination as well.

Why these apps were removed

According to the report, the reason behind the removal is violation of Google’s Stalkerware policy. SD Maid apps have also been removed due to this policy violation. Here are the details behind removal of the app from Play Store.

“Reason for termination: We have identified a pattern of high risk or abuse associated with your Developer Account and are taking this action pursuant to Section 8.3/10.3 of

’s Developer Distribution Agreement.”

• Browse your whole device and manipulate files through a full-fledged file explorer.

• Remove superfluous files from your system.

• Manage installed user and system apps.

• Detect files formerly belonging to uninstalled apps.

• Search for files by name, content or date.

• Obtain a detailed overview of your device’s storage.

• Optimise databases.

• Do actual app cleaning and remove expendable files, which supersedes what others may call ‘cache cleaning’.

• Detect duplicate pictures, music or documents, independent of name or location.

• Run tools automatically on a schedule or via widgets.