# IN THE BLACK NETWORK vs Tivi Network

The clearest difference is rating: IN THE BLACK NETWORK at 4.8 against Tivi Network's 3.8. IN THE BLACK NETWORK also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 57%) and ratings volume (237 vs 13). Tivi Network's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IN THE BLACK NETWORK sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tivi Network sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IN THE BLACK NETWORK holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IN THE BLACK NETWORK has 237 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of IN THE BLACK NETWORK's written reviews are positive against 57% of Tivi Network's.

IN THE BLACK NETWORK ships an update every 6 weeks, Tivi Network every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IN THE BLACK NETWORK | Tivi Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-black-network/id6463172772/reviews)** | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivi-network/id6477445589/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **237** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [In the Black Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704058274) | [Mann Robinson Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729361463) |

## What reviewers say

### IN THE BLACK NETWORK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-black-network/id6463172772)

This AVOD streaming service features culturally significant and relatable Black voices and original stories. Explore a diverse collection of multi-genre content from Black creators, including sports, music, drama, and family programming.

**Highlights:** Black voices and original stories, Culturally significant content, Multi-genre entertainment, Sports, music, drama, kids/family, Feature films

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 2 Movie Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Movie Rental | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Movie Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 5 Movie Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 8 Bundle Purchase | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tier 8 Movie Purchase | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tier 10 Movie Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tier 15 Movie Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


### Tivi Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivi-network/id6477445589)

Stream authentic indie films, documentaries, and content from underrepresented creators. This platform offers diverse urban storytelling and aims to redefine the entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Indie film streaming, Documentary collection, Content from underrepresented creators, Urban storytelling, Community features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.29 | per month |
| TVEI Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| TVEI Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Rental | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IN THE BLACK NETWORK free?

IN THE BLACK NETWORK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tivi Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IN THE BLACK NETWORK or Tivi Network?

IN THE BLACK NETWORK is rated higher. IN THE BLACK NETWORK averages 4.8 out of 5 from 237 ratings, while Tivi Network averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do IN THE BLACK NETWORK or Tivi Network have ads?

IN THE BLACK NETWORK shows ads; Tivi Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, IN THE BLACK NETWORK or Tivi Network?

IN THE BLACK NETWORK ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tivi Network every 3 weeks. Most recently, IN THE BLACK NETWORK was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tivi Network on October 30, 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.*