Musi, a YouTube wrapper app, has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Apple following its removal from the App Store on September 24th. The app, based in Manitoba, Canada, allowed users to access YouTube's content through an enhanced interface, particularly focusing on music and live recordings.

The dispute stems from a long-running conflict involving both Apple and Google. Key points of contention include:

• YouTube's 2021 allegations that Musi violated terms by:

  • Accessing non-public interfaces
  • Using YouTube for unauthorized commercial purposes
  • Selling ads on pages featuring YouTube videos

• Timeline of events:

  • 2015: Initial dialogue between Musi and YouTube begins
  • August 2023: Apple receives formal complaint from YouTube's legal team
  • September 2023: App Store removes Musi

Musi claims the removal was "unreasonable" and "lacked good cause," violating Apple's Development Agreement. The app offered features including:

• Access to YouTube's entire music library
• Silent, full-screen ads
• Paid lifetime ad-free tier option

The lawsuit seeks:

• Damages for financial and reputational harm
• Preliminary and permanent injunction for App Store reinstatement
• Resolution of intellectual property rights dispute

Musi maintains it attempted to comply with YouTube's Terms of Service throughout the years, though communications with both Apple and Google/YouTube allegedly remained unproductive.

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