Spokeswoman Angela Terez says the apps, which often cost between $1.50 and $1.99, are not approved by ODJFS or its partners.
Terez says the apps also require users to provide confidential financial information.
Terez says the agency provides Ohioans a variety of ways to check their account information, free of charge.
Ohioans can check their ODJFS account information securely, for no cost at http://ODJFSbenefits.ohio.gov or by visiting the official EPPICard and EBT card websites at https://www.eppicard.com/ohedctaclient/ andhttps://www.ebt.acs-inc.com/ebtcard/ohebt/index.jsp.
