These fraudulent apps claim to offer the functionalities of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, and present users with options for a free trial or a free version supported by ads, alongside a paid subscription model. However, the free or ad-supported version is severely restricted, often limited to a few days of usage, or inundated with excessive ad popups and distractions, rendering it practically unusable.
The premium subscription models range from $10 per month to over $300 per year. Shockingly, some developers managed to amass $10,000 in a single month, while others surpassed the million-dollar mark within the same timeframe.