B vs BLKbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B
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Black Link (B-Link) is a business directory app created to promote the growth of the UK black economy, by supporting black-owned businesses in London, UK. The B-Link app allows you to discover and support black owned businesses with quickness and ease. Find the best reviewed businesses by searching our immense categories, ranging from food and catering, fashion and accessories, Literature, Multimedia, Business Services and many more! Main Features include: 1. Geolocation Find the nearest businesses on a map with the geolocation feature, providing step-by-step directions from your current position to a business near you in real time! 2. Business Information Enabling you to find all contact information you want for a particular business. You will be able to see – contact details, website, social handles, reviews, opening times and business description. 3. Business Reviews With a star rating system, checkout other users’ honest and reliable reviews before contacting businesses. Submit your reviews and let others know about your experience. 4.Favourite Businesses Mark businesses to your favourites and find them easily in “Favourites” tab. 5.List a Business List your business for Free!! By submitting your business details in “List my business” tab. Download the B-Link app and start encouraging, empowering, and supporting local black Owned Businesses. “BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER!”
BLKbook
Discover and support Black-owned businesses with this comprehensive directory. Find local and national brands, from restaurants to service providers, by category, location, or keyword. Empower conscious spending and economic growth within the Black community.
- Discover Black-owned businesses
- Browse by category, location, keyword
- Support local and national brands
- Find restaurants, boutiques, service providers
- Empower Black entrepreneurship
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Blkbook is the ultimate directory for discovering and supporting Black-owned businesses across. Blkbook connects you with local and national Black-owned brands, from restaurants and boutiques to service providers and creatives. Easily browse by category, location, or keyword to find the businesses that matter to you. Whether you’re shopping online or visiting in person, Blkbook empowers you to spend consciously and support the community. Join a growing movement that amplifies Black entrepreneurship and promotes economic empowerment. Download Blkbook today and start discovering new favorites while making a difference!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: B at every 2 months against BLKbook's every 28 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.
B ships an update every 2 months, BLKbook every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B | BLKbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Appy Monkey - App Developers | Juwan Outlaw |
In-app purchases
B
No in-app purchases
BLKbook
No in-app purchases
