# AfroLandTV vs ROOTFLIX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ROOTFLIX at none against AfroLandTV's 3. ROOTFLIX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). AfroLandTV's advantage is ratings volume (537 vs 4) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AfroLandTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ROOTFLIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ROOTFLIX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AfroLandTV has 537 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AfroLandTV ships an update every 6 weeks, ROOTFLIX monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AfroLandTV | ROOTFLIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrolandtv/id1512789635/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootflix/id1543775763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AfroLandTV, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512789634) | [ROOTFLIX, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543775765) |

## What reviewers say

### AfroLandTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrolandtv/id1512789635)

Stream a diverse collection of Black films and television shows for free. Access premium content through optional monthly or annual subscriptions with a free trial period. Explore stories celebrating Black culture and experiences.

**Highlights:** Free streaming of Black films and TV, Celebrate Black stories and voices, Optional premium subscription, Monthly and annual subscription plans, 7-day free trial for premium

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Afroland TV Radio Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| AfrolandTV Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| AfrolandTV Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### ROOTFLIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootflix/id1543775763)

Access a diverse library of festival-selected films, including shorts, features, series, documentaries, and animations. Explore multicultural content in various languages and genres, offering an educational and entertaining streaming experience.

**Highlights:** Festival-selected films, Shorts, features, series, documentaries, animations, Multicultural content, Various languages and genres, Educational content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AfroLandTV free?

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

### Is ROOTFLIX free?

ROOTFLIX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AfroLandTV or ROOTFLIX?

ROOTFLIX is rated higher. AfroLandTV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while ROOTFLIX averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do AfroLandTV or ROOTFLIX have ads?

AfroLandTV shows ads; ROOTFLIX does not.

### Which is updated more often, AfroLandTV or ROOTFLIX?

AfroLandTV ships an update every 6 weeks, and ROOTFLIX monthly. Most recently, AfroLandTV was updated on November 3, 2026 and ROOTFLIX on November 3, 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.*