TAAN TV vs Afrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TAAN TV
This app provides a global digital space for African Americans to access original content from Black filmmakers, comedians, and artists. It also serves as a marketplace for buying and selling products and discovering new talent.
- Original content from African American creators
- Platform for buying and selling products
- Discovery of up-and-coming artists
- Unlimited access on all devices
- Auto-renewing subscriptions
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A global digital gathering space that offers African Americans a platform to watch originals provided by African American filmmakers, comedians, artists, and content providers. It also offers opportunities to buy and sell products on services while discovering up-and-coming artists and voices. Our app offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. Terms of service: https://www.taan.tv/pages/terms-and-conditions-1 Privacy policy: https://www.taan.tv/pages/taan-tv-privacy-policy
Afrix
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Afrix — Stream Stories Watch and support the films, series, and shows defining African cinema — all in one app. STREAM • Discover movies and series from across Africa, updated regularly FUND THE NEXT BIG STORY • Back crowdfunding campaigns for upcoming films and series • Track campaign progress and see your name among the supporters who made it happen • Get early access and behind-the-scenes updates from the creators you back SHARE AND EARN • Invite friends and earn wallet credit when they watch • Build a community around the titles and creators you love
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Afrix at none against TAAN TV's 2. Afrix also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TAAN TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Afrix asks for nothing beyond the download.
TAAN TV ships an update monthly, Afrix every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TAAN TV | Afrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The African American Network Inc | James Jackson |
In-app purchases
TAAN TV
- Monthly Access$5.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$58.991 Year
Afrix
No in-app purchases
