# RealOnes — Black Owned Businesses/Allies

> Platform connecting Black-owned businesses and allies with consumers. (iPhone/iPad app by Global Black Alliance Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realones/id1644567278 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Global Black Alliance Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644567280)
- Category: Lifestyle, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realones/id1644567278/reviews.md

## What is RealOnes?

RealOnes is a unified platform for Businesses owned by Black and Marginalized communities and the allies who support us. As a brainchild of Global Black Alliance Inc. RealOnes was built with the singular focus of connecting communities in a way that is simple, equitable and of the highest quality. No more online documents, threads, or group chats to sift through. Just one location to start looking. Sign up for FREE with a Google ID, Apple ID or Username & Password. Shop local, buy Black and work with allies.

For Business Owners:
-	FREE
-	Add your country flags to rep your background 
-	Add multiple locations 
-	Commercial & Residential Businesses Can Sign Up
-	Register as a Side Hustle, Small/Medium Company and more
-	Make Important Announcements to keep customers in the loop
-	Get Insights on how many searches you showed up in
-	See how many lists you were added to
-	See how many users subscribed to your notifications
-	Add company hashtags 
-	So much more

For Shoppers: 
-	Free
-	Find Deals, Sales and Promotions
-	Save Searches to easily revisit later
-	Make Lists of your Favourite Businesses (Travel, Hair care, Legal etc.)
-	Find business that are in your neighbourhood (NearMe)
-	Filter on Company Types (Black Owned, Black Woman Owned)
-	Find Allies (Indigenous Owned, 2SLGBTQ+ Owned)
-	Filter on country flag
-	Search hashtags
-	Search Industries
-	So much more

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Discover Black-owned and ally businesses
- Find local deals, sales, and promotions
- Create lists of favorite businesses
- Filter businesses by ownership type and location
- Business owners can make announcements
- Track business insights and subscriber counts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RealElite For Business | $99.99 | per year |
| RealPlus For Consumers | $11.99 | per year |
| RealElite For Business | $9.99 | per month |
| RealPlus For Consumers | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 1 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 5 Credits (Save 2%) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 Credits (Save 5%) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 Credits (Save 15%) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Credits (Save 10%) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 Credits (Save 20%) | $300.00 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Credits (Save 25%) | $599.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realones/id1644567278/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy To Use App for Customers and Business Owners Alike

*2025-03-05, version 2.0.7*

The Real Ones isn’t just an app…it’s a community. All the businesses are like-minded about serving their customers and clients with the utmost integrity and care. As a business owner, the interface is user-friendly and the Joe, the creator of the app, promptly answers any questions. He has been a joy to work alongside. With this app, you can really trust that the businesses you see or the clients you attract are top rate. In this day and age, speaking with our dollars is more important than ever. This app allows me to do that with confidence.

### 5/5 — Excellent Community Resource

*2024-04-22, version 1.1.5*

Real Ones is a great community resource. It was beyond helpful to me when I was looking for various services from reputable vendors. I was running short on time and needed to find a suitable vendor for the service I was looking for. Real Ones helped me to quickly access black owned businesses and allies within the community. 

Thank you for developing an easy to navigate and practical app!

### 5/5 — Discovering Community Connection with RealOnes

*2023-12-03, version 1.1.5*

I've found RealOnes to be an amazing platform that champions businesses like mine. It allows me to connect with other business owners and shoppers who genuinely appreciate what our communities offer.

### 5/5 — Lots of black business options

*2023-11-12, version 1.1.5*

Started using it myself It is really easy to use and there are so many types of things you can buy 🔥

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2023-06-29, version 1.1.5*

As a business owner this app is the best to bring together black and Caribbean people. I’ve been using it for years now and I love it.

## Frequently asked questions about RealOnes

### What is RealOnes?

RealOnes is a platform designed to connect consumers with Black-owned and ally businesses. It allows users to discover local businesses, find deals, and create lists of their favorite establishments. Business owners can also use the platform to list their services and make announcements.

### Is RealOnes free to use?

The core features of RealOnes are free for both consumers and business owners. However, there are optional subscription plans available, such as RealPlus for Consumers ($1.99/month or $11.99/year) and RealElite for Business ($9.99/month or $99.99/year), which offer enhanced features.

### What types of businesses can be listed on RealOnes?

Both Commercial and Residential businesses can sign up on RealOnes. Business owners can register as a Side Hustle, Small/Medium Company, and more, and can add multiple locations and country flags to represent their background.

### How can I find businesses near me on RealOnes?

RealOnes offers a 'NearMe' feature that allows shoppers to find businesses located in their neighborhood. You can also filter businesses by industry, country flag, and specific ownership types like 'Black Owned' or 'Black Woman Owned'.

### Does RealOnes have ads?

No, RealOnes does not contain advertisements. The platform focuses on providing a clean user experience for discovering and supporting businesses.

### How often is RealOnes updated?

The app was last updated on November 29, 2025, indicating ongoing development and support. The latest version is 3.0.1.

### What devices does RealOnes support?

RealOnes is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### Can I save businesses I like on RealOnes?

Yes, shoppers can make lists of their favorite businesses on RealOnes, categorizing them by interests such as Travel or Hair care. You can also save searches to easily revisit them later.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2025-11-29

Feature: Deep links- UPDATED
Feature: Badge cross promotion - UPDATED
Feature: Lists - UPDATED
Bug: Business Profile Updates - FIXED
Bug: Community Tab: Deals & Alerts - FIXED
Bug: Saved Search Issue - FIXED
Minor updates to user experience and functionality.

### 3.0.0 — 2025-04-14

We’ve listened to your feedback and brought some of the biggest changes to RealOnes, including a brand-new look that’s sleek and intuitive and loads of new features like push notifications and new data insights so you never miss out on a deal, discount or new business again. Jump in and experience the power of community like never before. See below for additional changes.

Change Log:
-	*NEW - Push notifications
-	*NEW - Shareable business profiles
-	*NEW – Country flags on user profiles 
-	*NEW - Profile Pictures for Users
-	*NEW – Clickable Announcements
-	*NEW – Search Screen
-	*NEW - Quick View 
-	*NEW – Guided Tour
-	Premium Tier Subscriptions: 
-	Badges for Organizations and Members
-	Public & Shared Lists
-	Profile View Counts
-	Profile Share Counts
-	Bug Fixes

### 2.0.7 — 2024-10-13

Minor bug fixes

### 2.0.6 — 2024-09-19

We continue to make RealOnes an intuitive, smooth, and interactive user experience with the brand-new look of version 2.0. explore new functionality, updates and optimized process flows that will make it easier than ever to connect our community.

Minor Bug Fixes

### 2.0.5 — 2024-09-04

We continue to make RealOnes an intuitive, smooth, and interactive user experience with the brand-new look of version 2.0. explore new functionality, updates and optimized process flows that will make it easier than ever to connect our community.

NEW* Business Application Process
NEW* Flags Showing on map popup 
NEW* Search function by proximity to you
NEW* Extending user logged in sessions
NEW* Red Top Banner for business Owners
NEW* One button search of current location 
NEW* Zoom in to current location
UPDATE: Business Profile Look
UPDATE: Announcements Behaviour
UPDATE: Social Media icons
Fix* Switch from Dark Mode to Light Mode
FIX: Business Profile Interface
FIX:  Additional Locations behaviour
FIX: Clear Search button
Minor Bug Fixes

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