Anti-racism groups in France have dropped a lawsuit against Apple Inc. for allowing the sale of an iPhone application that was allegedly anti-Semitic.

Developed by Johann Levy rather than Apple, the “app” allowed users to consult a database to determine if public figures and personalities are Jewish.

The attorney representing the groups said Thursday the lawsuit was dropped after Apple removed the app from its online stores worldwide. It had removed the app from its French outlet in September.

French anti-racism groups had called for Apple to block sales of the application, claiming it was racist and violated French law.

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