Black Star Network vs Barter Black
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Black Star Network
Access streaming content from Black thought leaders, influencers, and opinion makers. Explore political, business, and cultural insights from a unique perspective.
- Streaming content
- Black thought leaders
- Political insights
- Business perspectives
- Cultural commentary
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Black Star Network (BSN) is a media network that produces and delivers streaming content to global consumers engaged by the political, business and cultural insights and perspectives of Black thought leaders, influencers and opinion makers. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://blackstarnetwork.uscreen.io/pages/terms -Privacy Policy: https://blackstarnetwork.uscreen.io/pages/privacy
Barter Black
This platform connects Black entrepreneurs to foster collaboration and resource sharing, moving beyond traditional finance. It offers a supportive network for businesses to exchange skills and services, promoting economic sustainability and growth.
- Community-driven marketplace
- Resource sharing
- Value exchange
- Supportive partnerships
- Skill and service exchange
- Economic sustainability focus
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Barter Black® is a community-driven marketplace designed to empower Black entrepreneurs through collaboration, resource sharing, and innovative value exchange. Instead of relying solely on traditional financial systems, Barter Black® transforms business interactions into supportive partnerships that help reduce barriers and expand access to opportunity. The platform provides a tailored space for Black-owned businesses to offer skills, request services, and discover new forms of support, all within a network built on trust, equity, and economic sustainability. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, Barter Black® helps you connect with the people and resources that move your business forward. Barter Black offers two auto-renewable monthly subscription plans: Entrepreneur Silver — $20.00/month (+ $47 one-time activation fee). Includes 250 Barter Bucks, Wellness Mirror, Grant List access, and Member Facebook Group. Entrepreneur Gold — $30.00/month (+ $97 one-time activation fee). Includes 500 Barter Bucks, Wellness Mirror, Grant List access, Member Facebook Group, Priority Spotlighting, Podcast Guest feature, and Event Promotion. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store. Legal Subscription/Pricing Details: https://barterblack.io/pricing Privacy Policy: https://barterblack.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://barterblack.io/termsofservice OR https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black Star Network at none against Barter Black's 5. Black Star Network also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and device support. Barter Black's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and rating 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. Barter Black sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Black Star Network asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Black Star Network against 5.0 for Barter Black. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Star Network has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Black Star Network | Barter Black |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Black Star Network, Inc | Barter Black, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Black Star Network
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent chat function
- Delayed delivery of merchandise
Requested features
2 requests- Improved search functionality
- Live stream button on home screen
Barter Black
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Black Star Network
No in-app purchases
Barter Black
- Entrepreneur Silver$20.001 Month
- Entrepreneur – Gold$30.001 Month
- Activation Fee - Silver$47.00
- Activation Fee - Silver to Gold$50.00
- Activation Fee - Gold$97.00







