A French anti-racism group is demanding that the computer firm Apple remove one of its iPhone apps that is called “Jew or Not Jew,” claiming the application is racist.

The app, which is available in the United States and Europe for about $1, is designed to let users know which celebrities or business leaders are Jewish.

According to the iTunes online music store, the app, created by Johann Levy, is intended for fun and does “not aim to prove the superiority of any racial group.”

The app has a Star of David logo and includes the categories “Popular Jews” and “Random Jew.”

The anti-racism group, SOS Racisme, called for Apple to remove the app, saying it violates French law enacted in the years after the Holocaust.

Apple on Wednesday did not immediately return VOA's calls asking for comments.

An app, short for application, is a popular digital shortcut for computers and mobile phones that lets users access particular information.

Launched August 9, the “Jew or Not Jew” app is advertised by iTunes on a special offer at 50 percent off, and starts with the following description: “This app is only intended for fun. Nothing more! Hey, did you know that Bob Dylan is Jewish? Of course I did! But was Marilyn Monroe really Jewish, and what about Harrison Ford?”