what are 3rd party apps

A third-party app is an application that is provided by a vendor other than the manufacturer of the device or operating system. These apps can be downloaded and installed on devices to provide additional features or services that are not available in the native apps provided by the manufacturer. Third-party apps can be created by anyone, and they can be either freely distributed or sold by an entity other than the original vendor of the development platform. While third-party apps are generally safe, there are potential risks associated with them, such as data misuse, spam, impersonation, or harmful use of data. Users can manage third-party apps and services with access to their accounts by reviewing the access a third party has to their account and the Google services they use, removing a third partys access, or reporting a third-party app or service if they believe it misuses their data.