App Cloner has long been a favorite tool for Android power users who want to create multiple independent copies of apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, or Snapchat on a single device. However, with the release of Android 12 , Google introduced significant security and privacy changes that have greatly affected how cloning apps work.

| Feature | Official App Cloner (Paid) | Mod APK (Cracked) | | --- | --- | --- | | Works on Android 12? | ✅ Yes (v2.17.0+) | ❌ Rarely / Broken | | Requires Shizuku/ADB? | Yes, for some apps | No (broken anyway) | | Virus Risk | None | High (malware reports) | | Updates | Regular | None |

Here is the breakdown: