blackriver vs Golf Wang
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
blackriver
This app is the premier online destination for professional fingerboard equipment. It offers a comprehensive selection of ramps, boards, wheels, trucks, and accessories from both in-house and other high-quality brands. Catering to all skill levels, it's a one-stop shop for enthusiasts.
- Fingerboard ramps
- Fingerboards
- Wheels and trucks
- Special equipment
- In-house and third-party brands
- All skill levels
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Blackriver was founded in 1999, with the goal of producing and providing the world with professional fingerboard equipment. Since then, Blackriver has been the number one online shop for fingerboarding gear. Whether it be fingerboard ramps, fingerboards, wheels, trucks, or special equipment, we have everything you need, for every skill level. Apart from our inhouse brands (Blackriver, Berlinwood, Bollie, Riptape), we offer other high quality brands such as Flatface, Sorry, Dislocation, and Pop Decks. As the first company in the world to recognize fingerboarding as a sport, we have pioneered the way for fingerboarding. We characterize our company with the constant development and innovation of new products, as well as worldwide contests, and the sponsorship of team riders.
Golf Wang
Shop the latest fashion drops and exclusive collections from a popular streetwear brand. Discover premium quality apparel with creative designs and enjoy a personalized shopping experience with curated recommendations and wishlists.
- Shop latest collections
- Exclusive limited-edition drops
- Premium quality fabrics
- Creative street style designs
- Personalized recommendations
- Create wishlists
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Download the official Golf Wang app to shop the latest Golf collections. Features: Exclusive Collections: Check out our limited-edition drops and collections that you won’t find anywhere else. Premium Quality: Enjoy high-quality fabrics and creative designs that blend fashion with street style. Personalized Experience: Browse our curated collections, create a wishlist of your favorite items, and receive personalized recommendations tailored to your style.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Golf Wang at every 2 months against blackriver's every 9 months. Golf Wang also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 195). blackriver's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for blackriver against 4.9 for Golf Wang. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Wang has 3.5K ratings behind it against 195, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of blackriver's written reviews are positive against 94% of Golf Wang's.
blackriver ships an update every 9 months, Golf Wang every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | blackriver | Golf Wang |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (195 ratings) — better | 4.9 (3.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 195 | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blackriver GmbH | Golf Wang Merchandising, LLC |
Customer experience
blackriver
Golf Wang
Bugs and requests
blackriver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Golf Wang
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved search and filtering
- Ability to purchase directly from the app
In-app purchases
blackriver
No in-app purchases
Golf Wang
No in-app purchases
