Comparison

Black Star Network vs Barter Black

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Black Star Network

Access streaming content from Black thought leaders, influencers, and opinion makers. Explore political, business, and cultural insights from a unique perspective.

Highlights
  • Streaming content
  • Black thought leaders
  • Political insights
  • Business perspectives
  • Cultural commentary
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

Black Star Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Black Star Network versus Barter Black: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack Star NetworkBarter Black
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better—
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlack Star Network, IncBarter 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

None

Black Star Network

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Barter Black

Subscriptions2
  • Entrepreneur Silver$20.001 Month
  • Entrepreneur – Gold$30.001 Month
One-time3
  • Activation Fee - Silver$47.00
  • Activation Fee - Silver to Gold$50.00
  • Activation Fee - Gold$97.00

Questions

Is Black Star Network free?
Black Star Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barter Black free?
Barter Black is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Black Star Network or Barter Black?
Barter Black is rated higher. Black Star Network averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Barter Black averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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