Rave – Watch Party

Abstract

Rave – Watch Party lets people watch supported streaming content together while living apart. Playback is synchronized across the group, with text and voice chat available for reactions and conversation. It suits friends, families, and other groups who want a shared viewing session rather than a video call around separate players.

What it does

The app brings watch parties into one place, with support for services including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max. Participants still need access to any paid service being used. Rave can also be used with video stored in Google Drive, which gives groups another way to watch personal or shared files.

• Synchronizes playback for everyone in a viewing room.
• Provides text chat and voice chat alongside the video.
• Supports Android and other platforms, with compatibility extending to some VR headsets.
• Allows users to create or join shared viewing sessions.

Choosing it

Rave is most useful when the social part of watching matters as much as the programme itself. It avoids the need for a manual countdown and keeps discussion next to the player, but the experience depends on each participant having the required streaming access and a suitable connection. Users looking only for a private media player will find its group features unnecessary.

At a glance

• Category: Entertainment
• Developer: Rave Inc.
• Installs: 50,000,000+
• Rating: 4.37/5 from 909,347 ratings