Small Canadian Tech Firm Mounts Global Antitrust Fight Against Apple After App Removal

By CPI
Publication Date: 2026-05-12 19:04:00

A small Canadian startup has launched a sweeping legal campaign against Apple Inc., accusing the technology giant of using its control over the App Store and iOS ecosystem to unfairly push a rival platform out of the market.

Rave, a social streaming company based in Hamilton, says its app—designed to let users watch movies and television together remotely by synchronizing playback across devices—was taken off Apple’s App Store in 2025 and later blocked across Apple operating systems. According to a statement contained in court filings, the startup says the removal has severely damaged its operations and threatens its ability to continue as a business.

The company, which employs just 12 people, is now pursuing legal action in several countries as it attempts to restore access to Apple users. Per a statement included in a filing submitted on May 7, Rave has asked Canada’s Competition Tribunal for permission to move forward with a formal competition case. The startup is…

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