# Katika vs *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App

The clearest difference is ads: Katika at none against *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App's shown. Katika also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 5.0 for Katika against 5.0 for *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Katika has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Katika | *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katika/id1595089103/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyblackowned-mobile-app/id6446261769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 38 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jason Coles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248695383) | [Denzel White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677031579) |

## What reviewers say

### Katika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katika/id1595089103)

Discover local Black-owned businesses, non-profits, and government agencies. Find services, engage with the community through videos and chats, and read peer reviews to make informed decisions.

**Highlights:** Discover local Black businesses, AI-powered search, Geo-location discovery, Business and community videos, Group chat functionality, Peer reviews, Direct business contact options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlyblackowned-mobile-app/id6446261769)

Discover and support Black-owned businesses across the nation with a user-friendly search function. This platform makes it simple for consumers to find and connect with businesses, fostering community support. Registration for businesses is free upon meeting requirements.

**Highlights:** Nationwide search for Black-owned businesses, Easy-to-use search capabilities, Support local and national Black entrepreneurs, Free business registration (with requirements)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Katika free?

Katika is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App free?

*onlyBLACKowned Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Katika or *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App?

Katika and *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Katika or *onlyBLACKowned Mobile App have ads?

*onlyBLACKowned Mobile App shows ads; Katika does not.

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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.*