# LYNX Player vs IN THE BLACK NETWORK

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IN THE BLACK NETWORK at 86% against LYNX Player's 17%. IN THE BLACK NETWORK also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). LYNX Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IN THE BLACK NETWORK sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. LYNX Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

IN THE BLACK NETWORK holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IN THE BLACK NETWORK has 237 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of LYNX Player's written reviews are positive against 86% of IN THE BLACK NETWORK's.

LYNX Player ships an update every 3 months, IN THE BLACK NETWORK every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNX Player | IN THE BLACK NETWORK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lynx-player/id978026709/reviews) | **[4.8 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-black-network/id6463172772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **237** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [VSG, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/978026708) | [In the Black Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704058274) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lynx-player/id978026709)

Access and manage a variety of content like DVDs, videos, audiobooks, music, and ebooks on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This application facilitates downloading, transferring, and playback of your digital media library.

**Highlights:** Download content, Transfer content, Access DVDs, Play videos, Listen to audiobooks, Manage music, Read ebooks

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNX Player free?

LYNX Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IN THE BLACK NETWORK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LYNX Player or IN THE BLACK NETWORK?

IN THE BLACK NETWORK is rated higher. LYNX Player averages 3.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while IN THE BLACK NETWORK averages 4.8 from 237 ratings.

### Do LYNX Player or IN THE BLACK NETWORK have ads?

IN THE BLACK NETWORK shows ads; LYNX Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, LYNX Player or IN THE BLACK NETWORK?

LYNX Player ships an update every 3 months, and IN THE BLACK NETWORK every 6 weeks. Most recently, LYNX Player was updated on November 11, 2026 and IN THE BLACK NETWORK on November 3, 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.*