# SO PRESS vs Black

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black at 85% against SO PRESS's 9%. Black also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). SO PRESS's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SO PRESS is free to download; Black costs $4.99 up front. SO PRESS sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Black sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SO PRESS ships an update every 5 months, Black every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SO PRESS | Black |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 73 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SO PRESS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319916761) | [Black-Track](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468475983) |

## What reviewers say

### SO PRESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/so-press/id1319916762)

Access a curated collection of independent digital magazines covering sports, culture, cinema, and family life. Enjoy in-depth storytelling and unique perspectives across various titles.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine collection, In-depth storytelling, Diverse editorial lines, Football, cinema, culture coverage, Family guide, Cycling stories

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Society n°110 | $1.99 | one-time |
| So Foot n° 171 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Society | $1.99 | one-time |
| So Foot | $1.99 | one-time |
| So Film | $1.99 | one-time |
| So Foot Hors-Série | $2.99 | one-time |
| Society HS | $2.99 | one-time |
| L'Etiquette | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pédale ! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tampon ! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tsugi | $3.99 | one-time |
| L'Etiquette Femme | $3.99 | one-time |
| L'Etiquette Femme | $8.99 | one-time |


### Black

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-track/id1468475984)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · News (US App Store)

Explore real-life mysteries and cold cases through interactive media investigations. Submit your own cases, connect with a community, and personalize live news feeds based on your interests. Share your own findings through photos, videos, and comments.

**Highlights:** Browse media investigations, Consult real-life facts and mysteries, Submit your own cases, Connect with the community, Personalize live news feeds, Add posts with photos, videos, and comments

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlackTrack Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| BlackTrack Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Pack découverte | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Bronze | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Argent | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Or | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack Diamant | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SO PRESS free?

SO PRESS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Black free?

Black costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do SO PRESS or Black have ads?

Neither SO PRESS nor Black shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SO PRESS or Black?

SO PRESS ships an update every 5 months, and Black every 5 weeks. Most recently, SO PRESS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Black on October 25, 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.*