Black Desert+ vs HNS Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Black Desert+
Stay connected to the world of Black Desert Online with this companion app. Get timely alerts for World Boss spawns, watch live streams, redeem coupon codes, and manage your in-game market items on the go. Access customer support directly from your device.
- World Boss spawn alerts
- Watch Black Desert TV livestreams
- Redeem in-game coupon codes
- Mobile Central Market access
- Customer Support Center
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Black Desert+ is Black Desert Online’s mobile companion app that allows you to keep up-to-date with the latest news. World Boss Times - Always be on time to battle the World Bosses by setting up alerts for the World Boss spawns! Black Desert TV - Watch exciting livestreams straight from Black Desert TV. Coupon Redemption - Redeem coupon codes directly through Black Desert+ to receive valuable in-game items. Mobile Central Market - Buy and sell items on the Central Market whenever, wherever. Customer Support - Visit our Support Center to get help quickly and easily.
HNS Play
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Aplicativo de TV por IP com música, gastronomia, filmes, esportes e comédia.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Black Desert+ at monthly against HNS Play's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Black Desert+ ships an update monthly, HNS Play every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Black Desert+ | HNS Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (216 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pearl Abyss Corp. | CDNTV Tecnologia LTDA |
Bugs and requests
Black Desert+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Steam login not working
- Central Market connection errors
- App not loading or getting stuck on splash screen
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for PC NA/EU servers
- Implement persistent login to avoid repeated authentication
- Integrate more in-game functionality like character stats and gear management
HNS Play
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Black Desert+
No in-app purchases
HNS Play
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Black Desert+ free?
Is HNS Play free?
Do Black Desert+ or HNS Play have ads?
Which is updated more often, Black Desert+ or HNS Play?
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