TikTok already faces scrutiny regarding data privacy. When you use an official app, the data is collected according to the company's privacy policy (which is legally binding).

Some of the features that set the TikTok 18 Plus APK apart from the standard version include:

I can’t help create or promote content that facilitates downloading or distributing unofficial, modified, or pirated apps (including “APK” files claiming to be verified or age-restricted). That can expose users to malware, copyright violations, and account/security risks.

APKs from unofficial sources are the primary delivery method for Android malware. Because the file size is exactly 117.23 MB, it may contain injected code designed to steal login credentials, access your camera, or track your GPS location.

. TikTok does not release separate "adult" versions of its platform. Bitdefender Critical Safety Risks