# ROOTFLIX vs Black Cinema Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ROOTFLIX at none against Black Cinema Plus's 3. ROOTFLIX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Cinema Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ROOTFLIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ROOTFLIX against 5.0 for Black Cinema Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

ROOTFLIX ships an update every 3 weeks, Black Cinema Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ROOTFLIX | Black Cinema Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootflix/id1543775763/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-cinema-plus/id1588909270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ROOTFLIX, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543775765) | [Blackgold Media Partners LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588909272) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Black Cinema Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-cinema-plus/id1588909270)

Stream a curated library of films, series, and specials celebrating Black culture. Discover classic favorites and new originals across various genres and perspectives. Enjoy seamless viewing on multiple devices with personalized watchlists.

**Highlights:** Curated library of Black films and series, Classic and new original content, Personalized watchlists, Multi-device streaming, 3-day free trial

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Cinema Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly (In-App) | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly (In-App) | $64.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ROOTFLIX free?

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

### Is Black Cinema Plus free?

Black Cinema Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ROOTFLIX or Black Cinema Plus?

ROOTFLIX and Black Cinema Plus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do ROOTFLIX or Black Cinema Plus have ads?

Black Cinema Plus shows ads; ROOTFLIX does not.

### Which is updated more often, ROOTFLIX or Black Cinema Plus?

ROOTFLIX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Black Cinema Plus every 3 months. Most recently, ROOTFLIX was updated on October 4, 2026 and Black Cinema Plus on October 7, 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.*