The legal firm had asserted that Real World Portal actively promoted misogyny and presented evidence indicating its potential involvement in an unlawful pyramid scheme
Apple has retracted an app developed by Andrew Tate amid allegations of promoting misogyny and potentially engaging in an illegal pyramid scheme. Tate’s creation, known as Real World Portal, emerged after the closure of his “Hustler’s University,” an online academy promising fans the opportunity to earn substantial sums while amplifying Tate’s social media videos, which have drawn criticism for their misogynistic content.
McCue Jury & Partners, the legal firm representing four British women who have accused Tate of sexual and physical assault, asserts that the app specifically targets young men and fosters misogyny, with app members sharing strategies for manipulating and exploiting women. Additionally, the firm alleges that there is evidence to suggest the app operates as an illegal pyramid scheme, charging members $49.99 per month for membership.
Just last week, the Real World Portal app was taken down from Google’s Play store due to allegations of being an illicit pyramid scheme and promoting misogyny.
On Friday evening, Apple also confirmed its removal from the Apple app store. This decision came in response to a letter from a legal firm, urging Apple to assess whether the app complied with its policies and whether the company could be exposing itself to any corporate liability by hosting it on its platform.
A portion of the letter, dated September 15th, stated: “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 contended that Apple was deriving direct financial gain from hosting the app, as the company was collecting 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 was residing in the UK.
Before the announcement of Apple’s removal of the app, 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 currently awaiting trial in Romania, facing charges related to human trafficking. In June, he and his brother Tristan, along with two Romanian female suspects, were charged with offenses that include human trafficking, rape, and participation in a criminal organization for the sexual exploitation of women. The individuals accused 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.”
Allegations indicating otherwise are baseless, unsupported by substantial evidence, and appear to be a component of a deliberate effort against Andrew Tate, a well-known advocate and promoter of the platform. ‘The Real World’ remains dedicated to total transparency and adheres to all legal and ethical guidelines. We extend an invitation to skeptics to conduct an independent evaluation of the app, ensuring that it operates in strict accordance with legal and ethical standards.
“The platform is intentionally designed as an educational tool that encourages the development of healthy habits, financial literacy, and self-discipline, with a significant positive impact on thousands of lives. We are in the process of appealing Google Play’s decision.”
