Comparison

Blybahn vs Blackbook Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blybahn

Features
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Blybahn is a new European social media app. You share your favourite moments with family and friends, in private groups that you create yourself. No algorithm that decides what you see, but attention for one anothr. Instead of giving likes, you send a sticky: a handwritten or drawn note that's truly personal. And the feed has a clear end, so you never scroll endlessly.

About

Blackbook Live

Connect, create, and engage on an enhanced community platform. Discover powerful tools for content creation, including podcasts and clips, and join authentic conversations. Share your voice and shape your story.

Highlights
  • Enhanced community platform
  • Streamlined design
  • Podcast creation tools
  • Video clip creation
  • Authentic voice emphasis
  • Content engagement
Features
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Blackbook Live 2 is the next evolution of your favorite community platform. We’ve enhanced how you connect, create, and engage. With a streamlined design, more powerful tools for content creation—like podcasts and clips—and an even stronger emphasis on authentic voices, Blackbook Live 2 brings you closer to the conversations that matter. Dive in and shape your story—your voice belongs here. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blybahn4 screens
Blackbook Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackbook Live at every 4 days against Blybahn's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blybahn sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Blackbook Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blybahn ships an update every 2 weeks, Blackbook Live every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Blybahn versus Blackbook Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlybahnBlackbook Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.315.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB61 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperZooma B.V.VERONICA BAUGH

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Blybahn

One-time6
  • 10 diamonds$1.00
  • 50 diamonds$3.99
  • 100 diamonds$8.99
Show 3 more
  • 250 diamonds$22.99
  • 500 diamonds$44.99
  • 1000 diamonds$89.99
2 purchases

Blackbook Live

Subscriptions2
  • Blackbook Live Blue$4.991 Month
  • Blackbook Live Blue$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Blybahn free?
Blybahn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackbook Live free?
Blackbook Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blybahn or Blackbook Live have ads?
Neither Blybahn nor Blackbook Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blybahn or Blackbook Live?
Blybahn ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blackbook Live every 4 days. Most recently, Blybahn was updated on October 18, 2026 and Blackbook Live on October 6, 2026.

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