Rave Inc. Class Action Lawsuit Against Apple, Co-Viewing App Removed from App Store Are You Affected?

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official Rave Inc. press release (Business Wire, May 7, 2026), Reuters reporting by Stephen Nellis, and the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Last Updated: May 8, 2026

Rave Inc., the Ontario, Canada-based developer of the Rave co-viewing app, filed antitrust lawsuits against Apple on May 7, 2026, accusing Apple of illegally removing the Rave app from the App Store in 2025, cutting off iPhone and Mac access for millions of users and splintering the online communities built around its service. The complaint was filed in U.S. federal court in New Jersey. Rave is demanding reinstatement into the App Store and “hundreds of millions of dollars” in damages. Apple has not commented publicly on the lawsuit.

Quick-Facts: Rave v. Apple Antitrust Lawsuit

Field	Detail
Lawsuit Status	Active — Litigation Phase. No settlement exists.
Lawsuit Filed	May 7, 2026
Plaintiff	Rave Inc.
Defendant	Apple Inc.
Alleged Violation	Monopolization of the smartphone co-viewing market — Sherman Antitrust Act, Section 2 (U.S.) and parallel competition statutes in Canada, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Russia
Court & Jurisdiction	U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (U.S. case); parallel cases in 4 other countries
What Rave Is Seeking	Reinstatement to the App Store and Mac app ecosystem + hundreds of millions in damages
Apple’s Response	TBD — Apple did not respond to requests for comment at time of filing
Claim Form	None — no settlement exists; no claim form is available
Last Updated	May 8, 2026

What Is the Rave Lawsuit Against Apple About?

Rave Inc. is the developer and operator of the Rave app, a cross-platform co-viewing app with more than 225 million downloads that allows users to synchronously watch videos, movies, and TV shows together in real time while chatting or using voice communication — across iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.

In 2025, Apple removed Rave from the App Store, citing what it described as “dishonest or fraudulent activity.” Rave alleges that the stated reason was a pretext, and that Apple’s true motive was that Rave competed with SharePlay, Apple’s own co-viewing feature introduced in 2021 — a product that generated no commission revenue for Apple because Rave relied on advertising, not in-app purchases.

Rave’s case goes beyond just the App Store removal. Rave also alleges Apple began blocking the Rave Mac app on macOS by falsely telling users “Malware Blocked and Moved to Trash,” even though Apple had never previously raised concerns about Rave’s Mac application. That allegation — if proven — would mean Apple used its control of the macOS ecosystem as a secondary weapon against a competitor.

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Rave alleges Apple removed Rave from the App Store to monopolize the market for smartphone co-viewing by restricting iPhone users to its own iPhone-exclusive SharePlay service, eliminating a product that competed with Apple and gave users freedom of choice across devices and platforms. SharePlay only works within Apple’s ecosystem. Rave worked across iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac simultaneously — a direct competitive threat to Apple’s strategy of keeping users inside its walled garden.

This case fits squarely into the broader pattern of App Store antitrust litigation that AllAboutLawyer.com has been tracking. Apple is already fighting the Epic Games App Store antitrust case and the Apple iCloud antitrust class action, both alleging Apple uses its platform control to stifle competition. The Rave lawsuit adds a new front to that same fight.

Are You Part of the Rave v. Apple Lawsuit?

This is not a consumer class action — you are not automatically a class member who can file a claim. Rave filed this lawsuit as a company seeking damages and reinstatement on behalf of itself and, indirectly, its users. No settlement fund exists and no claim form is open.

That said, if you are a former Rave user on iPhone or Mac who lost access to the app after its removal in 2025, you are directly affected by what this lawsuit is about. Here is who fits that description:

You may be affected if:

• You used the Rave app on an iPhone or Mac before August 2025
• You lost access to Rave communities or watch parties because of the App Store removal
• You switched to a different co-viewing service after losing access to Rave on iOS or macOS
• You were a Rave premium subscriber on iOS whose service was interrupted

You are not part of this lawsuit as a claimant if:

• You only use Rave on Android or Windows — those platforms were not affected
• You are looking for a claim form or settlement check — none exists at this stage

If the case results in a settlement that includes consumer relief, AllAboutLawyer.com will update this article immediately.

What Are Rave’s Plaintiffs Seeking in This Lawsuit?

Rave is not asking for a settlement fund for consumers — at least not yet. The company is pursuing two core remedies from Apple.

First, Rave wants back in. The lawsuits seek to restore iOS and macOS access for Rave users and recover damages related to the app’s arbitrary and anticompetitive removal from the App Store and the false malware designation of Rave’s Mac application.

Second, Rave wants money. The complaint seeks “hundreds of millions of dollars” in damages, and Rave CEO Michael Pazaratz stated that Apple’s actions “denied users access to a product they enjoy, disrupted the communities built on Rave and impaired Rave’s ability to compete fairly based on the strength of its product.”

Rave has also gone on offense to preempt Apple’s content moderation defense. Alongside the lawsuits, Rave announced the launch of a proprietary AI-enabled moderation system called a-eye.com, designed to protect users from explicit content. The implication is clear: if Apple argues the removal was about safety, Rave wants courts to see that it has now built industry-level safeguards.

What Should You Do Right Now if You Were a Rave User?

Most former Rave users on iPhone and Mac do not need to take any action today. There is no claim form, no deadline, and no settlement to apply for. Here is what makes sense right now:

• Monitor the case at SaveRave.com, where Rave is publishing legal filings and case updates.
• Keep records of any subscription payments, in-app purchases, or paid services you had through Rave on iOS before the removal — if consumer relief becomes part of a future settlement, documented proof of your connection to the app will matter.
• Continue using Rave on Android or Windows if you want to stay in the community — the app remains fully functional on those platforms.
• If you believe you have individual damages from the app’s removal beyond what a potential class settlement would cover, consult a consumer rights lawyer about your options.

Do not file a lawsuit on your own or pay anyone claiming to file a claim on your behalf — no consumer claim process exists yet.

Rave v. Apple Lawsuit Timeline

Milestone	Date
Rave App Removed from App Store	August 2025
Rave Antitrust Lawsuits Filed (U.S., Canada, Brazil, Netherlands, Russia)	May 7, 2026
Apple Response to Complaint	TBD — Apple had not commented at time of filing
Class Certification Motion	TBD — pending case progression
Next Scheduled Hearing	TBD — not yet scheduled in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Expected Settlement Timeline	TBD — this case was filed today; antitrust cases of this complexity typically take years to resolve

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a class action lawsuit against Apple over the Rave app removal?

 Yes. Rave Inc. filed the antitrust complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey on May 7, 2026, alleging Apple violated federal antitrust law by removing a competitor to its own SharePlay product. This is a company-filed antitrust suit, not a consumer class action with an open claims period.

Do I need to do anything right now to be included?

No. There is no claim form, no settlement, and no deadline for consumers right now. If a consumer settlement with a claims process is reached later, AllAboutLawyer.com will cover it immediately with full filing instructions.

When will a settlement be reached in the Rave v. Apple case? 

TBD — the lawsuit was filed on May 7, 2026. Major App Store antitrust litigation like the Epic Games case has taken years to resolve. A faster resolution is possible if Apple chooses to settle, but no timeline can be confirmed at this stage.

Can I file my own lawsuit against Apple for losing access to Rave?

 You could consult a consumer rights lawyer about individual claims if you believe you suffered specific financial harm — for example, a paid Rave subscription cut off by the removal. For most users, however, the most practical path is waiting to see if the Rave antitrust lawsuit produces consumer relief as part of a resolution.

How will I know if the Rave v. Apple lawsuit settles?

 Monitor SaveRave.com and AllAboutLawyer.com. If a settlement is reached that includes consumer claims, we will publish a full article covering who qualifies, how to file, and what you can expect to receive.

Did Apple have a legitimate reason to remove Rave?

 Apple has not commented publicly. Independent reports and user discussions at the time of removal highlighted potential issues with Rave, including unmoderated public chat rooms and reports of inappropriate content — and the app was also labeled as malware by Kaspersky, BitDefender, and Google. Rave disputes these as pretextual and says it has since built a new AI-powered moderation platform to address content concerns directly.

Sources & References

• Reuters — Rave files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over removal of video-sharing app (May 7, 2026): finance.yahoo.com
• Bloomberg Law — Rave Sues Apple for Kicking Its Co-Viewing Product Off App Store (May 7, 2026): news.bloomberglaw.com

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.