BlackGuide vs FindBOBs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlackGuide
Discover Black-owned businesses and news across the United States. This app connects you with local shops, services, and community happenings, empowering you to support Black entrepreneurs and keep the Black dollar circulating.
- Discover Black-owned businesses
- Find Black news
- Support Black entrepreneurs
- Connect with local communities
- View business details
- Contact businesses directly
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BlackGuide App - The Black City Directory The BlackGuide App is your all-in-one destination for discovering Black-owned businesses and Black news in cities across the United States. Whether you live locally or travel city-to-city, BlackGuide helps you stay connected to what's happening in the Black community-where to shop, where to go, and what to know. Created by NationalBlackGuide.com, the BlackGuide App is built on a simple belief: building wealth in the Black community starts with investing in ourselves. When we support Black-owned businesses, we strengthen the communities they serve and help keep the Black dollar circulating. How We Support Black Businesses The core mission of BlackGuide is to promote, empower, and amplify Black-owned businesses and professionals. From entrepreneurs and sole proprietors to established companies, the app gives Black businesses greater visibility and connects them directly with consumers. Businesses listed in the BlackGuide Directory can be discovered through both our website and mobile app. Users can quickly find nearby Black-owned businesses, view details, and contact them directly-making it easier than ever to support Black excellence wherever you are.
FindBOBs
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A marketplace and directory designed for Black Owned Businesses to sell their products & services, post events, and manage their business while enabling consumers to shop and Find BOBs anywhere at any time. FindBOBs also offers business development services to help you get YOUR BOB started today! Download FindBOBs and help SECURE THE FUTURE OF THE BLACK DOLLAR! Features: - Search for e-commerce and brick & mortar Black Owned Businesses. - Follow, stay up to date, and network with your favorite local & top Black Owned Businesses - Direct Message your favorite businesses and BOB users. - Shop products and book services directly from your FindBOBs app! - Locate and discover any local events! - Employment Opportunities - Business Development Assistance for established or future BOBs - Market your BOB! - Weekly Blogs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlackGuide at 12.0 against FindBOBs's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
BlackGuide ships an update every 6 weeks, FindBOBs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlackGuide | FindBOBs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | National Black Guide LLC | BLACK OWNED BUSINESS LLC |
In-app purchases
BlackGuide
No in-app purchases
FindBOBs
No in-app purchases
