Black vs EBONY News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Black
Discover news and stories from influential voices in Black culture. Curate your personal feed, share content with friends, and receive timely updates. Explore content tailored to your interests from top publications.
- Personalized news feed
- Story recommendations
- Share stories with friends
- Push notifications
- Explore by interest
- Curated publications
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Black® collects the news & stories from the world’s greatest influencers of black culture. With all of your black news in one place, it has never been easier to discover the stories that keep you informed, engaged, and inspired. JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO CHANGE THE GAME. - Create your own feed of stories from the publications you know and trust. - Read, recommend, and share stories with your friends using Facebook, Twitter, iMessage, and Email. - Explore stories that are just for you and based on your interests. - Receive timely push notifications that will keep you in the know. Featured Publications: - The Root - Atlanta Black Star - OkayAfrica - News One - Blavity - BET - Black Enterprise - Ebony - Essence - HuffPost Black Voices - Hello Beautiful - and more! We'd love to hear any feedback you have about Black®. Reach out to our team at team@black.news. Oh, did we mention that we're 100% Black Owned?
EBONY News
Explore empowering stories and cultural insights focused on the Black experience. This app offers curated content on social justice, health, beauty, fashion, sports, and education, keeping you informed and inspired.
- Empowerment and cultural celebration
- In-depth social justice coverage
- Latest in health, wellness, beauty, fashion, sports, education
- Curated content for inspiration
- User-friendly interface
- Real-time updates
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Embark on a journey of empowerment and cultural celebration with the EBONY Digital app. Building on a legacy that began in 1945, EBONY magazine has long been a pivotal platform for Black narratives in America, and our app is the latest evolution of this mission. We are more than a magazine; we are a movement. Dive into a diverse range of topics that resonate with the Black experience. From in-depth coverage of social justice issues to the latest in health & wellness, beauty, fashion, sports, and education, the EBONY Digital app brings you stories that shape our lives and our world. Our content is carefully curated to inform, inspire, and engage, reflecting the vibrancy and diversity of Black communities. This app is your daily companion for news and insights that matter. With a user-friendly interface and real-time updates, you'll stay connected to the pulse of Black culture and the broader American fabric. Join our community of readers who find not just information, but inspiration, in the rich tapestry of stories we tell. With EBONY Digital, every story is a glimpse into the heart of Black America – stories for us, by us. Download now to be part of the conversation that shapes our tomorrow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black at none against EBONY News's 1. Black also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (675 vs 2). EBONY News's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. EBONY News sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Black asks for nothing beyond the download.
EBONY News holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black has 675 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Black ships an update fortnightly, EBONY News monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Black | EBONY News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (675 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 675 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Langston, LLC | Ebony |
Customer experience
Black
EBONY News
Bugs and requests
Black
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen not functioning properly
- Inconsistent article loading and display
- Notifications not always triggering as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable notification settings
- Reader mode for easier article reading
- Social sharing and discussion features
- Dedicated sections for specific topics (e.g., finance, entertainment)
EBONY News
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Black
No in-app purchases
EBONY News
- Ad Free Subscription$1.991 Month
