The cross-platform co-viewing service Rave has filed international antitrust lawsuits against Apple, alleging the company removed its app from the App Store to eliminate competition with SharePlay.

Key Points

• Rave filed lawsuits in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Russia seeking reinstatement on iOS and macOS.
• Apple removed the app in August 2025, citing concerns over fraud, content moderation, and potential malware.
• Security firms including Kaspersky and BitDefender previously flagged the Rave application as malware across multiple platforms.
• Rave claims it has implemented new content moderation and age verification tools to address Apple's safety concerns.
• The service remains available on Android and Windows, while Apple’s competing SharePlay feature is restricted to its own ecosystem.

Why it Matters

This legal battle highlights the ongoing tension between Apple’s platform security standards and its role as a gatekeeper for third-party developers. The outcome could influence how regulators view Apple's ability to remove competing services from its ecosystem under the guise of user safety.