# HomiTV vs EbonyLife ON Plus

The clearest difference is monetization model: HomiTV at free with in-app purchases against EbonyLife ON Plus's subscription. EbonyLife ON Plus's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HomiTV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and EbonyLife ON Plus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EbonyLife ON Plus holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.

HomiTV ships an update every 3 weeks, EbonyLife ON Plus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomiTV | EbonyLife ON Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homitv/id1615772489/reviews) | **[3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebonylife-on-plus/id6748554564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 75 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Homi TV, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615772491) | [EbonyLife ON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287121899) |

## What reviewers say

### HomiTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homitv/id1615772489)

Stream premium movies and lifestyle content from over 40 African countries. Enjoy award-winning films, TV series, documentaries, and originals on any device. Offers age-rated content for a safe viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Content from 40+ African countries, Award-winning movies and shows, TV series and documentaries, Originals and film rentals, Age-rated content for kids, Community commenting feature

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $42.00 | per year |
| Rent | $1.99 | one-time |
| rent | $2.99 | one-time |
| Product ID of $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Product ID of $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |


### EbonyLife ON Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebonylife-on-plus/id6748554564)

Access a world of African entertainment, culture, and lifestyle. Stream films and series, shop curated fashion, and win rewards. Experience Africa's stories and culture redefined.

**Highlights:** Stream films and series, Learn from inspiring voices, Shop curated fashion, Win exclusive rewards, Live unforgettable experiences, Access African culture and lifestyle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ebony Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Ebony Annual Subscription | $30.00 | per year |
| TVOD FILMS NEW - Sub | $2.00 | one-time |
| TVOD SERIES 13 Level Two - UnSub | $2.00 | one-time |
| TVOD SERIES 6 Level Two - UnSub | $2.00 | one-time |
| TVOD SERIES 6 Level Two - Sub | $2.00 | one-time |
| TVOD SERIES 6 Level Zero - Sub | $2.39 | one-time |
| TVOD SERIES 6 Level Two - UnSub | $2.39 | one-time |
| TVOD SERIES 6 Level One - Sub | $2.39 | one-time |
| TVOD SERIES 6 Level One - UnSub | $2.39 | one-time |
| TVOD SERIES 13 Level One - UnSub | $5.19 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomiTV free?

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

### Is EbonyLife ON Plus free?

EbonyLife ON Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HomiTV or EbonyLife ON Plus?

EbonyLife ON Plus is rated higher. HomiTV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EbonyLife ON Plus averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do HomiTV or EbonyLife ON Plus have ads?

Neither HomiTV nor EbonyLife ON Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HomiTV or EbonyLife ON Plus?

HomiTV ships an update every 3 weeks, and EbonyLife ON Plus every 11 days. Most recently, HomiTV was updated on October 10, 2026 and EbonyLife ON Plus on October 24, 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.*