# BluCloudRadio vs Black Star Network

The clearest difference is ads: Black Star Network at none against BluCloudRadio's shown. Black Star Network also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 49) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BluCloudRadio against 4.9 for Black Star Network. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Star Network has 1.2K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of BluCloudRadio's written reviews are positive against 98% of Black Star Network's.

BluCloudRadio ships an update every 2 months, Black Star Network every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluCloudRadio | Black Star Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blucloudradio/id1122196427/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-star-network/id1570406319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 97.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BluCloudRadio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122196426) | [Black Star Network, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570406321) |

## What reviewers say

### BluCloudRadio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blucloudradio/id1122196427)

Discover local businesses, events, and cultural happenings in your community. Businesses can gain visibility and promote their offerings to a culture-driven audience. Stay informed about what's happening now and support your city's vibrant scene.

**Highlights:** Discover events and experiences, Find local businesses, Stay connected to city culture, Promote business visibility, Reach a culture-driven audience, Get access to current happenings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Black Star Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-star-network/id1570406319)

Access streaming content from Black thought leaders, influencers, and opinion makers. Explore political, business, and cultural insights from a unique perspective.

**Highlights:** Streaming content, Black thought leaders, Political insights, Business perspectives, Cultural commentary

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Trusted news source
- 🌍 Diverse perspectives
- 💪 Empowering content
- 🧠 Informative and educational
- 🔍 Fact-based reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Technical issues with live streaming
- 💰 Desire for easier donation process

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent chat function
- Delayed delivery of merchandise

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Live stream button on home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluCloudRadio free?

BluCloudRadio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Black Star Network free?

Black Star Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BluCloudRadio or Black Star Network?

BluCloudRadio is rated higher. BluCloudRadio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Black Star Network averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do BluCloudRadio or Black Star Network have ads?

BluCloudRadio shows ads; Black Star Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, BluCloudRadio or Black Star Network?

BluCloudRadio ships an update every 2 months, and Black Star Network every 3 months. Most recently, BluCloudRadio was updated on September 17, 2026 and Black Star Network on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*