# THE VILLAGE! — HEALING FOR HEALTHY BLACK LOVE > App for healing Black relationships and fostering community connection. (iPhone/iPad app by Zen Compass, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-village/id1451620569 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Zen Compass, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/954673213) - Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.61/5 from 910 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 66 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-02-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-village/id1451620569/reviews.md ## What is THE VILLAGE!? THE VILLAGE! from LIBERATEVILLAGE.COM is here to help heal the relationship between Black men and women to restore the village. The emotional wounds and trauma that we carry keep us divided and prevent intimacy within each other. If we want to organize as a community and as an African Diaspora globally, we must develop deeper presence and empathy with each other. Join us as begin a new chapter for our people. Blessings on your journey of healing! Founder/Chief JULIO // HERU SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING TERMS Liberate offers two auto-renewing subscriptions at $9.99/month and $71.99/year (that's only $5.99/month). The subscription begins with a 7 day free trial at the end of which your card will be charged for your selected option. To manage your subscription or cancel, go to your iTunes Account Settings and turn off auto-renew. These prices are for United States customers only. Pricing in other countries may vary depending on conversion rates and local currencies. Read our terms and conditions: https://www.liberatevillage.com/p/terms Read our privacy policy: https://www.liberatevillage.com/p/privacy ## Key features - Relationship healing for Black men and women - Addressing emotional wounds and trauma - Promoting intimacy and empathy - Community organization for the African Diaspora - Guided journey of restoration ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 1-Month Subscription. | $9.99 | per month | | 12-Month Subscription | $71.99 | per year | | 1-Month Relief | $4.99 | per month | ## What do users think of THE VILLAGE!? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💜 Grounding and liberating meditations - 👍 Diverse and relatable instructors - 🙏 Affirming for BIPOC community - 🌟 Excellent resource for mental health - 🌍 Inclusive and culturally-relevant content **Cons** - 🐛 Technical issues with app functionality - 💰 Limited free content, mostly paid - 🔒 Accessibility issues for some users - 🤔 Concerns about racial exclusivity - 📉 Declining content quality over time **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to create/access user profiles - Meditations not saving to favorites list - Frequent crashes and unexpected errors - Playback issues and 'retry' buttons not working **Most requested features** - Expand content for wider BIPOC diaspora - Add dark mode and other accessibility features - Improve app stability and performance - Offer more free content and payment options ## Recent user reviews (10 of 93) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-village/id1451620569/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love the revamp of The Village *2023-10-19, version 1.1.49* I love how the app has changed and been revamped to represent who it’s for African/Blk people who are secure in being African, spiritually aligned (or trying to reach that point) and done with the western mindset of meditation, spirituality and ready for mindfulness focused on our Africanity/blackness! Excellent job, keep progressing! Don’t stop, get it, get it!! ### 5/5 — Excellent. Beautiful. Authentic. *2023-08-17, version 1.1.40* Excellent. Beautiful. Authentic. Thank you. ### 2/5 — What happened… *2023-03-14, version 1.1.38* When this app first came out it was amazing. There was way more content and more BIPOC and queer voices that have been removed. This was such an affirming tool that I used with my students, now there simply enough content. Not willing to pay for less content. ### 2/5 — What happened to this app? *2023-02-21, version 1.1.38* I have used this app off and on for the past few years. I’m not sure what changed in the past 6-8 months, but the content is way more limited and narrow. I miss some of the diverse voices and content that was previously available. ### 2/5 — Used to love this app *2023-02-12, version 1.1.38* I was introduced to so many great practitioners (Lama Rod, Mushim, ❤️❤️) and it really helped me throughout the shelter in place part of this pandemic. I was more than happy to pay for a subscription because I want to see spaces like this thrive. I am really grateful for what I gained from this app. I no longer use this app because I can practice in person now with others and it’s mostly the same meditations that it has been for years. I went to unsubscribe, and there is no “unsubscribe” button or option. I emailed Heru to ask him how do I go about unsubscribing, showed him via screenshot there was no “unsubscribe” button, and could he confirm that my subscription would not be renewed in May. He responded with “this has to do with Apple, not us.” Im really disappointed there was no attempt to help me given he set up the account with Apple and should know how subscriptions work for this app. So i guess i will have to notify my bank to make sure I don’t get charged for a subscription renewal in May, it should not have been this difficult. Has anyone else had a hard time unsubscribing from this app? ### 1/5 — I’m so disappointed *2023-01-23, version 1.1.38* I am so sad to learn that the developers aren’t able to support this app anymore. I used this app daily to prioritize my mental health. It was such a breath of fresh air to have accessible meditations catered to BIPOC experiences. ### 2/5 — No longer works (developer has left app) *2023-01-23, version 1.1.38* This application has many beautiful and deep meditations. I’ve been using it for about four years now. Unfortunately, without notice or warning, the developer said he was no longer going to maintain the application. I paid $80 for the annual subscription and now it no longer works! Also, it would have been better to offer this app to the community for someone else to step up and try to maintain it. These meditations were life giving and I want this gift to keep giving. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2023-01-23, version 1.1.38* The app never works properly. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled. It’ll crash unexpectedly out when you try and use it it’ll just give you error after error. Cancel subscription, delete app! ### 3/5 — Good idea but app doesn’t let me register *2022-09-22, version 1.1.37* When I try to register, it just says “user not found”. I mean…that’s why I’m trying to register. ### 1/5 — POOR COMMUNICATION AND SURFACE LEVEL COMMUNITY SUPPORT *2022-09-01, version 1.1.35* ⛔️ ⛔️ ⛔️ STAND CLEAR ⛔️ ⛔️ ⛔️ Avoid investing your money and time in this app at all costs!!!!! Seriously!! My therapist recommended I give this app a try during the pandemic. Initially, I was excited on the concept of a safe place for BIPOC solidarity and grounding. The first handful of months using this app there were frequent meditations and talks uploaded by numerous individuals from different cultural, educational and religious backgrounds. Although I didn’t enjoy every meditation, I decided to invest my money to support the larger cause. For most of 2021, there was a massive block of time where barely any new content was uploaded. This should’ve been a red flag, but I decided to renew my membership; again, wanting to support the initiative while hoping for new & better content. Fast fwd to 2022: I regret every investment I’ve made in time, money and patience. (1) I paid for a year upfront and have experienced multiple technical glitches limiting my access to the app. (2) It has taken customer service over 5 months to get back to me; they still haven’t resolved the glitch and refuse to give me a refund. (3) Making matters worst, “Heru” fka Julio Rivera (the owner) has uploaded a series of cult-like content to the app that make me extremely uncomfortable! EVERYTHING from what he’s saying to how he’s saying it is unsettling. Heru has been the only person uploading new content to the app this year. Why?? That is a red flag we all shouldn’t ignore. I don’t typically leave reviews, but avoid the headache and learn from my mistake!!! Sadly, this is not what it is advertised to be despite how amazing it sounds. In short: ⛔️ AVOID ⛔️ TRY ANOTHER APP ⛔️ THIS ONE IS NOT WORTH IT ⛔️ SCAM ⛔️ POOR COMMUNICATION AND SURFACE LEVEL COMMUNITY SUPPORT ⛔️ ## Frequently asked questions about THE VILLAGE! ### What does THE VILLAGE! app do? THE VILLAGE! app is designed to help heal the relationship between Black men and women by addressing emotional wounds and trauma. It aims to foster deeper presence, empathy, and intimacy within the community, supporting the organization of the African Diaspora. ### What are the key features of THE VILLAGE! app? The app focuses on healing within Black relationships, addressing emotional wounds and trauma, promoting intimacy and empathy, and facilitating community organization for the African Diaspora. It offers a guided journey of restoration. ### How much does THE VILLAGE! app cost? Liberate offers two auto-renewing subscription options: $9.99 per month or $71.99 per year. A 7-day free trial is provided before the first charge. Pricing may vary for customers outside the United States. ### Is THE VILLAGE! app compatible with my device? The provided information does not specify device compatibility. However, subscription management and cancellation are handled through iTunes Account Settings, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. ### Who is THE VILLAGE! app for? This app is intended for Black men and women who are looking to heal their relationships, overcome emotional barriers, and strengthen their community bonds. It is for individuals interested in personal and collective restoration within the African Diaspora. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.50 — 2023-11-02 In this app release, we've updated the performance of Home so you'll get the latest content quicker! Check out the new meditations and talks we've been adding to support the healing of HEALTHY BLACK LOVE ### 1.1.49 — 2023-10-18 We've made updates to the branding shortening the name from LIBERATEVILLAGE.COM to THE VILLAGE! We've also updated the app icon and to reflect our focus which is to support the HEALING OF HEALTHY BLACK LOVE. We've also made some minor updates to make the app run smoother. ### 1.1.47 — 2023-09-11 We've made the following update: - We've added a way for you to receive help right from Home. Tap the "?" and chat directly with HERU if you're experiencing a bug, have an idea, or just want to learn more about the app and vision. You can now delete your comment after you've posted one. Updates from previous versions: - Added "Show all" on Home for categories with more than 5 pieces of audio content - Links are now tappable in the descriptions of audio content - Fixed a bug where the number of comments wasn't correct if you posted/deleted a comment - Fixed a bug where sometimes the Home screen didn't update BLESSINGS ON THE HEALING JOURNEY! ### 1.1.45 — 2023-09-06 We've made the following update: - We've added a way for you to receive help right from Home. Tap the "?" and chat directly with HERU if you're experiencing a bug, have an idea, or just want to learn more about the app and vision. Updates from previous versions: - You can now delete your comment after you've posted one. - Added "Show all" on Home for categories with more than 5 pieces of audio content - Links are now tappable in the descriptions of audio content - Fixed a bug where the number of comments wasn't correct if you posted/deleted a comment - Fixed a bug where sometimes the Home screen didn't update BLESSINGS ON THE HEALING JOURNEY! ### 1.1.44 — 2023-09-03 We've made the following updates: - You can now delete your comment after you've posted one. - Added "Show all" on Home for categories with more than 5 pieces of audio content - Links are now tappable in the descriptions of audio content - Fixed a bug where the number of comments wasn't correct if you posted/deleted a comment - Fixed a bug where sometimes the Home screen didn't update BLESSINGS ON THE HEALING JOURNEY! ## Apps similar to THE VILLAGE! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Happier Meditation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier-meditation/id992210239) | 4.8 (142,397) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [DBT Coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbt-coach/id1452264969) | 4.6 (1,609) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Sleek Technique](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleek-technique/id1488668019) | 4.4 (65) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Mindfulness Bell](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bell/id380816407) | 4.6 (10,867) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Balance: Meditation & Sleep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-meditation-and-sleep/id1361356590) | 4.9 (119,369) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Find What Feels Good Yoga](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-what-feels-good-yoga/id1050813703) | 4.9 (3,107) | Free | Health & Fitness | ## More apps by Zen Compass, Inc. - [kemi.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kemi/id6754188830) - [Liberate HQ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liberate-hq/id6754540620) All apps by Zen Compass, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/954673213 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*