Apple has removed an app created by Andrew Tate
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The law firm claimed that Real World Portal actively endorsed misogyny and provided evidence suggesting its potential participation in an illegal pyramid scheme
Apple has pulled an app created by Andrew Tate, citing allegations of promoting misogyny and potential involvement in an illegal pyramid scheme. Tate’s app, Real World Portal, came into the spotlight after the shutdown of his “Hustler’s University,” an online academy criticized for its misogynistic content, where fans were promised the chance to earn significant amounts by amplifying Tate’s social media videos.
McCue Jury & Partners, the legal firm representing four British women accusing Tate of sexual and physical assault, claims that the app, which charges members $49.99 per month, deliberately targets young men, fostering misogyny by encouraging the sharing of strategies for manipulating and exploiting women. The firm also alleges evidence suggesting the app functions as an illegal pyramid scheme. Recently, Google removed the Real World Portal app from its Play store due to similar allegations of promoting misogyny and being involved in an illicit pyramid scheme.
On Friday evening, Apple officially confirmed the removal of the Real World Portal app from the Apple app store. This action followed a letter from a legal firm urging Apple to assess the app’s compliance with its policies and evaluate potential corporate liability associated with hosting it on its platform.
A section of the letter, dated September 15th, expressed concerns: “We are writing because our clients have significant concerns that you are permitting the presence of Tate’s Real World Portal (RWP) mobile application on your Apple Store … By continuing to host RWP, Apple may not only indirectly be supporting Tate’s alleged unlawful activities but also facilitating the dissemination of his misogynistic teachings.
The legal firm argued that Apple was directly benefiting financially from hosting the app, as the company received a 30% share of the proceeds from both app purchases and in-app transactions.
Four women in their late twenties and early thirties have initiated civil legal actions against Andrew Tate for alleged offenses dating back to the period between 2013 and 2016 when he resided in the UK.
Before Apple’s announcement of the app’s removal, Matt Jury, the attorney representing these women, stated, “Andrew and his brother Tristan Tate leverage their substantial online following to promote Real World Portal subscriptions. The benefits for users hinge entirely on new subscribers joining the platform. There is also substantial evidence indicating that this scheme is specifically targeting young boys and teenagers, and in my opinion, it constitutes nothing more than an exploitative application that does not belong on Apple’s platform.
Tate is presently awaiting trial in Romania, facing charges related to human trafficking. In June, he, along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian female suspects, was charged with offenses including human trafficking, rape, and participation in a criminal organization for the sexual exploitation of women. The accused individuals have all denied these allegations.
A spokesperson representing Andrew Tate stated, “We strongly reject the accusations that ‘The Real World’ app functions as a pyramid scheme or promotes harmful practices aimed at exploiting any individuals, especially women. The user community, which includes a significant number of women among its 200,000-strong user base, can attest to the app’s positive impact and educational value.
The allegations suggesting otherwise are unfounded, lacking substantial evidence, and seem to be part of a concerted effort against Andrew Tate, a prominent advocate and supporter of the platform. ‘The Real World’ remains committed to complete transparency and adheres to all legal and ethical guidelines. We invite skeptics to conduct an independent evaluation of the app to ensure it operates strictly in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
“The platform is deliberately designed as an educational tool, promoting the development of healthy habits, financial literacy, and self-discipline, with a significantly positive impact on thousands of lives. We are currently in the process of appealing Google Play’s decision.
