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OpenAI's Sora 2 arrives on iOS - the catch and how to get access

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Andrii Daniv
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Oct 1, 2025
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OpenAI launched the Sora iOS app and introduced the Sora 2 video model, starting an invite-based rollout in the United States and Canada. The app uses Sora 2 to generate videos with synchronized audio and is now listed on Apple's App Store.

OpenAI Launches Sora iOS App Alongside Sora 2 Video Model
Sora for iOS uses the Sora 2 model to create AI videos with synchronized audio.

Key details

  • Invite-based Sora app for iOS at launch.
  • Initial availability in the United States and Canada.
  • Uses the Sora 2 model for AI-generated video with synchronized audio.
  • Create videos from text prompts and remix them in the app.
  • Cameos lets people insert themselves or friends into AI-generated scenes after a short capture.
  • People who appear in cameos can control likeness usage and revoke access or remove videos.
  • Sign-ups are available from within the iOS app. The App Store listing is live.

Background

OpenAI first introduced Sora as a text-to-video model in 2024 with limited access. The new iOS app is a standalone product focused on video creation and social collaboration. OpenAI previously released the ChatGPT iOS app in 2023 as a separate offering.

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