REVOLT TV vs BLACKS NETWORK TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
REVOLT TV
Stream exclusive Hip Hop content, original series, and live events from a leading Black-owned media platform. Discover breaking music news, artist interviews, and engaging digital shorts.
- Exclusive original series
- Live events coverage
- Digital shorts
- Breaking music news
- Artist interviews
- Free episode browsing
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Watch the best content from REVOLT, the multiplatform Hip Hop network with the goal of building the largest Black-owned media company for creators. Browse select free episodes, exclusive originals, digital shorts, live events including REVOLT WORLD, and more to add to your list. Shows include Caresha Please, Drink Champs, The Crew League, Black Girl Stuff, REVOLT Black News, The Jason Lee Show, Bet on Black, Big Facts, The Blackprint with Detavio Samuels, Soulja Boy Presents: The Life of Draco, and more. REVOLT is unapologetically Hip Hop with a mission to change the narrative of Black culture globally by growing an ecosystem that gives Black storytellers access to platforms, resources and support. Focused on expertly curating the best of the best in Hip Hop and engaging youth in social conversation, REVOLT offers breaking music news, videos, interviews, exclusive performances, and original programming. See artist interviews including Megan Thee Stallion, Ludacris, Usher, Killer Mike, Summer Walker, Latto, Saweetie, T.I., Jeezy, Akon, Method Man, and many more.
BLACKS NETWORK TV
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Blacks Network TV showcase headline news, celebrity, music, fashion, entertainment, black, brown, and African culture. Pioneering African American news, event, and entertainment around the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BLACKS NETWORK TV at none against REVOLT TV's shown. REVOLT TV's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
REVOLT TV ships an update every 6 weeks, BLACKS NETWORK TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REVOLT TV | BLACKS NETWORK TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | REVOLT Media and TV, LLC | Reliable Web, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
REVOLT TV
Reported bugs
10 issues- Ads stay on screen
- Can't cast
- Can't play video from beginning
- App crashes when making video full screen
- Notifications not working
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- App crashes when opening videos
- Can't create account
- Blank screen on login
- Can't log in after creating account
- App won't allow basic functions
Requested features
4 requests- Stream Revolt TV without ads
- Lower subscription cost for app
- Fix notification settings
- Add dark mode option
BLACKS NETWORK TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
REVOLT TV
No in-app purchases
BLACKS NETWORK TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is REVOLT TV free?
Is BLACKS NETWORK TV free?
Do REVOLT TV or BLACKS NETWORK TV have ads?
Which is updated more often, REVOLT TV or BLACKS NETWORK TV?
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