A familiar name or similar icon does not establish that two listings are the same software, developer or supported account route.
Why this happens
App names can be reused, imitated or included inside a provider-branded build. A short search result or Downloader code may not show the complete identity of the package you are about to install. The developer/publisher, store listing, package information and platform support provide more useful context than a name alone. This is especially important for players whose independent edition and provider-listed version have similar wording but different setup instructions or licensing arrangements.
Use the identified developer or genuine store route for the exact application and device. Google Play’s own guidance on harmful-app protection provides a reason to keep normal platform checks enabled rather than bypassing them for an unfamiliar installer. Those checks are one safeguard, not a guarantee that every similarly named app is equivalent or that an external service account will work in it. Keep the installed name, publisher and version with any setup question. Do not transfer private credentials into several look-alike apps simply to see which one accepts them.
A useful way to work through it
Compare developer/publisher and platform details alongside the app name.
Use the genuine identified listing or operator-confirmed route for that exact build.
Keep ordinary platform protection enabled and avoid credential testing across look-alike apps.