theLitwork vs FindBOBs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
theLitwork
Connect with Black entrepreneurs and community members to discover, support, and grow businesses. Find Black-owned businesses, book services, shop products, and access a community hub for mentors, events, and job opportunities.
- Discover and support Black-owned businesses
- Book appointments and shop products
- Connect with mentors and collaborators
- Find and RSVP to community events
- Post and find job opportunities
- Manage business listings and services
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theLitWork is the premier platform for Black entrepreneurs and community members to connect, grow, and thrive. DISCOVER & SUPPORT Browse and search Black-owned businesses near you. Find restaurants, salons, fitness studios, photographers, and more — all verified and community-powered. BOOK & SHOP Book appointments and services directly through the app. Shop products from Black-owned stores. Support real businesses with real impact. BUILD IN THE VILLAGE The Village is your community hub: • Mentors – Connect with experienced Black entrepreneurs willing to share their journey • Events – Discover and RSVP to workshops, networking events, pop-ups, and more • Jobs – Post and find job opportunities from companies that value diversity • Collaborate – Find partners, co-founders, and skilled collaborators for your next project GROW YOUR BUSINESS List your business, manage your services, and reach thousands of customers actively looking to support Black-owned brands. Accept bookings, sell products, and manage everything from one dashboard. SMART SEARCH Search for businesses, events, mentors, services, and products all in one place. Filter by category, location, and type to find exactly what you need. theLitWork is more than an app — it's a movement. Join a community that is building generational wealth, one connection at a time.
FindBOBs
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A marketplace and directory designed for Black Owned Businesses to sell their products & services, post events, and manage their business while enabling consumers to shop and Find BOBs anywhere at any time. FindBOBs also offers business development services to help you get YOUR BOB started today! Download FindBOBs and help SECURE THE FUTURE OF THE BLACK DOLLAR! Features: - Search for e-commerce and brick & mortar Black Owned Businesses. - Follow, stay up to date, and network with your favorite local & top Black Owned Businesses - Direct Message your favorite businesses and BOB users. - Shop products and book services directly from your FindBOBs app! - Locate and discover any local events! - Employment Opportunities - Business Development Assistance for established or future BOBs - Market your BOB! - Weekly Blogs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: theLitwork at every 3 days against FindBOBs's every 2 months. theLitwork also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
theLitwork ships an update every 3 days, FindBOBs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | theLitwork | FindBOBs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 295 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Olamikunle M Onikosi | BLACK OWNED BUSINESS LLC |
In-app purchases
theLitwork
No in-app purchases
FindBOBs
No in-app purchases
