Canadian software company Rave has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the tech giant removed its shared video viewing app from the App Store after launching a competing feature called SharePlay.
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The lawsuit, filed in a U.S. federal court in New Jersey, claims Apple unfairly blocked competition by removing the Rave app from its platform in 2025. The Ontario-based company is seeking reinstatement to the App Store along with “hundreds of millions of dollars” in damages.
Rave, founded in 2013, allows users to watch and discuss video content together across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows and Mac devices. While the app remains available on Android and Windows, it is no longer accessible through Apple’s App Store.
According to the complaint, Apple cited “dishonest or fraudulent activity” as the reason for removing the app. However, Rave alleges the real motive was to eliminate competition for Apple’s own SharePlay feature, introduced in 2021.
Apple rejected the allegations, saying the app was removed after repeated violations of App Store guidelines. The company claimed the violations included hosting and sharing pirated and pornographic material as well as complaints related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Rave denied the accusations, calling them baseless and insisting the company maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward unlawful or exploitative content.
Rave CEO Michael Pazaratz said Apple’s actions harmed consumers by reducing choice and preventing Apple users from interacting with non-Apple users through the platform.
The case adds to growing global scrutiny of Apple’s App Store practices. The company has already faced major legal battles over its app marketplace policies, including a long-running dispute with Epic Games regarding in-app purchase commissions.
Rave also announced that it has launched similar legal actions against Apple in Canada, Russia, the Netherlands and Brazil.
