I remember there was this app called Spotube that worked as an alternative to the official Spotify app. It got shut down by Spotify pretty quickly though. Now I’m wondering if ReVanced might run into the same kind of trouble since lots of users are probably going to switch over to it.
From what I understand, Spotify said that Spotube was breaking their rules because it was using their API data along with YouTube content to let people listen to music without ads. They claimed this went against their terms of service and might have been violating music licensing agreements too.
Does anyone think ReVanced could face similar legal issues? I’m worried about investing time in setting it up if it might just get banned later.
The key distinction lies in their legal approaches. Spotube utilized Spotify’s API, effectively undermining their revenue, which provided a strong basis for Spotify to take action against them. In contrast, ReVanced modifies applications already on your device rather than producing a competing service that exploits another’s API. This positions ReVanced within a more ambiguous legal realm, akin to other modification communities. They do not host copyrighted content or directly engage with proprietary APIs like Spotube did. The primary threat they face stems from app updates designed to disrupt modifications rather than legal actions. However, it’s important to recognize that companies can still pursue legal measures if they perceive significant harm to their business. Nevertheless, the method ReVanced employs makes it considerably more challenging for companies to target them compared to Spotube’s model.