# Clockout vs Boston While Black

The clearest difference is ads: Boston While Black at none against Clockout's shown. Boston While Black also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Clockout's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 11). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clockout sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Boston While Black sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. 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 Clockout against 4.7 for Boston While Black. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockout has 7.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clockout ships an update weekly, Boston While Black every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clockout | Boston While Black |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockout-network-socially/id1564725856/reviews) | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-while-black/id6748763553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Clockout INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564725858) | [BOSTON WHILE BLACK INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827307724) |

## What reviewers say

### Clockout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockout-network-socially/id1564725856)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with ambitious professionals in your local area through curated social events. Discover networking opportunities, find collaborators, and stay updated on industry happenings.

**Highlights:** Localized social network, Discover social clubs and mixers, Find cofounders and collaborators, Access exclusive industry events, Concierge team approval, Invite-only access

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clockout Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $14.00 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $15.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $21.90 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $27.95 | per 3 months |
| Clockout Gold | $29.99 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $29.99 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $42.00 | per 3 months |
| Clockout Gold | $46.49 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $53.90 | per 6 months |
| Clockout Gold | $93.00 | per 3 months |
| Clockout Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| RSVP | $2.00 | one-time |
| RSVP | $3.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient networking and event discovery
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 🤝 Facilitates meaningful connections
- 📈 Helpful for career and personal growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
- 🔒 Lack of privacy controls
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🗺️ Limited geographic coverage
- 🕰️ Slow response from support team

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated app crashes and freezes
- Issues with account creation and login
- Inconsistent event scheduling and notifications
- Inability to update profile information
- Referral system bugs and errors

**Requested features**

- Add regional/city-based filters
- Improve profile editing and customization
- Introduce more flexible pricing options
- Enhance search and discovery capabilities
- Provide better transparency in the approval process


### Boston While Black

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-while-black/id6748763553)

A members-only digital hub for Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives in Boston. Connect with others, discover curated events, and access exclusive perks to build community and belonging.

**Highlights:** Private digital community, Curated in-person and virtual events, Exclusive perks and discounts, Member-led clubs, Events calendar, Direct member messaging, Original content for city navigation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clockout free?

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

### Is Boston While Black free?

Boston While Black is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clockout or Boston While Black?

Clockout and Boston While Black are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.9K and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do Clockout or Boston While Black have ads?

Clockout shows ads; Boston While Black does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clockout or Boston While Black?

Clockout ships an update weekly, and Boston While Black every 2 months. Most recently, Clockout was updated on October 16, 2026 and Boston While Black on October 9, 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.*