# Fuse+ vs IN THE BLACK NETWORK

The clearest difference is rating: IN THE BLACK NETWORK at 4.8 against Fuse+'s 3.7. IN THE BLACK NETWORK also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 16) and review sentiment (86% vs 76%). Fuse+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fuse+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IN THE BLACK NETWORK sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IN THE BLACK NETWORK holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IN THE BLACK NETWORK has 196 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Fuse+'s written reviews are positive against 86% of IN THE BLACK NETWORK's.

Fuse+ ships an update every 2 months, IN THE BLACK NETWORK every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fuse+ | IN THE BLACK NETWORK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuse-plus/id1428385620/reviews) | **[4.8 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-black-network/id6463172772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Networks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/576499911) | [In the Black Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704058274) |

## What reviewers say

### Fuse+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuse-plus/id1428385620)

Explore diverse perspectives through inspiring shows and award-winning documentaries. This platform offers content from independent creators focused on creativity, empathy, and business. Discover a world of vibrant stories and expand your point of view.

**Highlights:** Inspiring host-led shows, Award-winning documentaries, Films from vibrant creators, Content on creativity and empathy, Business-focused shows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### 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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 2 Movie Purchase | $1.99 | 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 Fuse+ free?

Fuse+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IN THE BLACK NETWORK free?

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

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

IN THE BLACK NETWORK is rated higher. Fuse+ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while IN THE BLACK NETWORK averages 4.8 from 196 ratings.

### Do Fuse+ or IN THE BLACK NETWORK have ads?

IN THE BLACK NETWORK shows ads; Fuse+ does not.

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

Fuse+ ships an update every 2 months, and IN THE BLACK NETWORK every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fuse+ was updated on June 4, 2026 and IN THE BLACK NETWORK on September 22, 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.*