# FUNKEDUP vs IN THE BLACK NETWORK

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FUNKEDUP at none against IN THE BLACK NETWORK's 8. FUNKEDUP also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). IN THE BLACK NETWORK's advantage is ratings volume (234 vs 30). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IN THE BLACK NETWORK sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. FUNKEDUP asks for nothing beyond the download.

FUNKEDUP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IN THE BLACK NETWORK has 234 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FUNKEDUP's written reviews are positive against 86% of IN THE BLACK NETWORK's.

FUNKEDUP ships an update fortnightly, IN THE BLACK NETWORK every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FUNKEDUP | IN THE BLACK NETWORK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funkedup/id1145034235/reviews)** | [4.8 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-black-network/id6463172772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **234** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rankwell Marketing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727775808) | [In the Black Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704058274) |

## What reviewers say

### FUNKEDUP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funkedup/id1145034235)

This app offers ASCAP-licensed radio shows dedicated to funk, R&B, and Soul music, with a strong focus on Prince. Enjoy exclusive interviews, live shows, and a vast playlist of thousands of songs from legendary artists.

**Highlights:** ASCAP licensed radio shows, Funk, R&B, and Soul music, Exclusive artist interviews, Live shows and concerts, Thousands of songs in rotation, Focus on Prince and funk legends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IN THE BLACK NETWORK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-black-network/id6463172772)

This AVOD streaming service features culturally significant and relatable Black voices and original stories. Explore a diverse collection of multi-genre content from Black creators, including sports, music, drama, and family programming.

**Highlights:** Black voices and original stories, Culturally significant content, Multi-genre entertainment, Sports, music, drama, kids/family, Feature films

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 2 Movie Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Movie Rental | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Movie Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 5 Movie Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 8 Bundle Purchase | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tier 8 Movie Purchase | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tier 10 Movie Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tier 15 Movie Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FUNKEDUP free?

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

### Is IN THE BLACK NETWORK free?

IN THE BLACK NETWORK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FUNKEDUP or IN THE BLACK NETWORK?

FUNKEDUP is rated higher. FUNKEDUP averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while IN THE BLACK NETWORK averages 4.8 from 234 ratings.

### Do FUNKEDUP or IN THE BLACK NETWORK have ads?

Both FUNKEDUP and IN THE BLACK NETWORK show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FUNKEDUP or IN THE BLACK NETWORK?

FUNKEDUP ships an update fortnightly, and IN THE BLACK NETWORK every 6 weeks. Most recently, FUNKEDUP was updated on October 20, 2026 and IN THE BLACK NETWORK on October 27, 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.*