# Vault Access vs IN THE BLACK NETWORK

The clearest difference is update cadence: IN THE BLACK NETWORK at every 6 weeks against Vault Access's every 3 months. IN THE BLACK NETWORK also leads on ratings volume (237 vs 47). Vault Access's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vault Access sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IN THE BLACK NETWORK sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Vault Access against 4.8 for IN THE BLACK NETWORK. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IN THE BLACK NETWORK has 237 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Vault Access's written reviews are positive against 86% of IN THE BLACK NETWORK's.

Vault Access ships an update every 3 months, IN THE BLACK NETWORK every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vault Access | IN THE BLACK NETWORK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-access/id1538815154/reviews) | **[4.8 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-black-network/id6463172772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **237** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vault Access Media Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538815156) | [In the Black Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704058274) |

## What reviewers say

### Vault Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vault-access/id1538815154)

This platform offers a curated selection of independent films, TV series, documentaries, and music content from global creators. It provides an ad-free streaming experience with thousands of titles, including exclusive originals and rare classics, catering to diverse artistic expressions.

**Highlights:** Expansive independent film library, Exclusive Vault Originals, Global and cultural content, Curated collections and playlists, Live and on-demand events, Ad-free on-demand viewing, Personalized recommendations

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Supreme Truth | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Month | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 2 Movie Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Movie Rental | $2.99 | 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 Vault Access free?

Vault Access 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, Vault Access or IN THE BLACK NETWORK?

IN THE BLACK NETWORK is rated higher. Vault Access averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while IN THE BLACK NETWORK averages 4.8 from 237 ratings.

### Do Vault Access or IN THE BLACK NETWORK have ads?

Both Vault Access and IN THE BLACK NETWORK show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vault Access or IN THE BLACK NETWORK?

Vault Access ships an update every 3 months, and IN THE BLACK NETWORK every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vault Access was updated on November 3, 2026 and IN THE BLACK NETWORK 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.*