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Best Black Entertainment Television Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Paramount+ is the household name in black entertainment television, but it's far from the only option. We track 247+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Black Entertainment Television Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Paramount+Paramount+Free4.6★ (911K)YesYesSep 2026
2Black Movies & TVBlack Movies & TVFree—NoYesMay 2026
3PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TVPlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TVFree4.8★ (1.6M)YesNoSep 2026
4Bounce TVBounce TVFree3.8★ (3.1K)YesNoSep 2026
5Black Entertainment OnlineBlack Entertainment OnlineFree5.0★ (2)NoNoJun 2026
6ALLBLK: TV & FilmALLBLK: TV & FilmFree4.3★ (4.7K)YesYesSep 2026
7IN THE BLACK NETWORKIN THE BLACK NETWORKFree4.8★ (196)YesYesSep 2026
8NBT - National Black TVNBT - National Black TVFree5.0★ (7)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Black Entertainment Television

Paramount+#1

Paramount+ by CBS Interactive

Originals, Movies and Sports
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😞(911K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in Entertainment
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Stream exclusive originals, blockbuster movies, and live sports. Enjoy content from CBS, Nickelodeon, and more. Premium plans offer ad-free viewing and live local CBS station access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast app performance
  • 💡 Great content selection
  • 👍 Smooth streaming experience
  • 🤩 Awesome shows like Star Trek

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation and UI
  • 💸 Too many ads even in paid plans
  • 🤯 Unreliable downloads and offline viewing
PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TV#3

PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TV by Pluto.tv

Watch films & Live Channels
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(1.6M ratings)
FreeAds
#35in Entertainment
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Stream thousands of free movies and TV shows on demand, plus live channels for news, sports, and entertainment. Enjoy a vast library of content across various genres, all accessible on any device without any cost.

What We Love

  • 🎉 Excellent free streaming service
  • 👍 Wide variety of content
  • 🕰️ Retro TV shows and movies
  • 💻 Easy to use app
  • 🔍 Diverse channel selection
  • 🎥 Good quality video and audio

Room to Improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive ads and content
  • 🔀 Inconsistent episode order and continuity
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🔧 Technical issues like freezing and buffering
  • 📺 Limited live TV controls (pause, rewind, etc.)
  • 🤖 Buggy app performance

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FAQ about Black Entertainment Television

What are the best black entertainment television apps for iPhone?
Paramount+ tops our black entertainment television apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 911K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top black entertainment television apps we rank are free to download, including Paramount+ and Black Movies & TV.
Paramount+ shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ black entertainment television apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can stream exclusive originals, blockbuster movies, live sports like NFL, UFC, and UEFA Champions League, and a vast library of shows from networks like CBS, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central. The Premium plan also includes all of SHOWTIME content.
The Premium plan offers ad-free viewing for shows and movies, live streaming of your local CBS station, access to major live events like March Madness and The Masters, and the ability to stream SHOWTIME live. You can also download content to watch offline.