Rave Files Antitrust Suits Against Apple in 5 Countries

Rave Inc., a Canadian software developer, has filed antitrust lawsuits against Apple in the United States, Canada, Brazil, the Netherlands and Russia, alleging the iPhone maker removed its popular co-viewing app from the App Store to eliminate competition with its own SharePlay feature.

The lawsuits, announced this week, stem from Apple's decision in August 2025 to pull the Rave app from the iOS App Store. Rave, founded in 2016 and based in Hamilton, Ontario, offers a cross-platform service that enables users on iOS, Android, Windows and macOS devices to watch videos, movies and TV shows together in real time while chatting or using voice communication. The app has amassed more than 225 million downloads worldwide. Following the removal, Rave is now available only on Android and Windows.

Rave claims Apple's action was anticompetitive, designed to steer iPhone users toward SharePlay, which Apple launched in 2021 and limits to its own devices. The company argues the removal restricts consumer choice, disrupts user communities and increases costs for switching from iPhones to rival smartphones. Rave further alleges Apple issued shifting justifications over months of inquiries,...