# PowerScale vs Black Duck Media Library

The clearest difference is rating: Black Duck Media Library at 5.0 against PowerScale's 4.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PowerScale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Black Duck Media Library sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Black Duck Media Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerScale | Black Duck Media Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerscale/id6742772503/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-duck-media-library/id6785638802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 450 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khalil White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799888910) | [Igor Iatsenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785638804) |

## What reviewers say

### PowerScale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerscale/id6742772503)

This app allows users to track their anime and manga progress, create custom ranked lists, and engage in community discussions. It offers features like head-to-head battles and tournament-style comparisons to help users organize and share their preferences.

**Highlights:** Track anime and manga progress, Create custom ranked lists, Engage in head-to-head battles, Organize favorites and reading lists, Explore community discussions, View detailed stats and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bloodnova Aura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Astral Bloom Aura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aether Core | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skyforge Aura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Luminara Aura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starfall Aura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Eclipse Spark Aura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cyclone Aura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neon Bloom Aura | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inferno Aura | $1.99 | one-time |


### Black Duck Media Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-duck-media-library/id6785638802)

Consolidate all your media into one application. Download content, stream live TV and radio, manage podcasts, and organize your personal library, all accessible offline.

**Highlights:** 1-click downloads, Live TV & Radio streaming, Podcast management, Personal media library, Offline playback, Book and audiobook organization, Audio extraction from video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PowerScale free?

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

### Is Black Duck Media Library free?

Black Duck Media Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PowerScale or Black Duck Media Library?

Black Duck Media Library is rated higher. PowerScale averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Black Duck Media Library averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PowerScale or Black Duck Media Library have ads?

Both PowerScale and Black Duck Media Library show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PowerScale or Black Duck Media Library?

PowerScale ships an update weekly, and Black Duck Media Library weekly. Most recently, PowerScale was updated on November 4, 2026 and Black Duck Media Library on November 5, 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.*