Report updated Apr 4, 2026
BET+
v206.0Fans of Black culture, television, and film who are looking for a dedicated platform featuring content from Black creators and classic Black entertainment.
What Is BET+?
Launched Sep 6, 2019
Updated Feb 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Access to over 2,500 hours of exclusive Black movies, TV shows, and original series.
Seamlessly resume playback of movies or episodes across different devices and platforms.
Multiple user profiles to keep favorites and watch history organized for different household members.
Save favorite movies and series to a custom list for easy access.
Cast content directly from the mobile app to a television via Chromecast.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a upset sentiment. Users appreciate content library, but report playback & stability issues and billing & cancellation frustrations.”
What Users Love
BET + has a lot of great shows to watch
The movies are wonderful. The shows are phenomenal
Pain Points
It keeps buffering and saying the video is not available
The app won’t finish the commercial so I can continue watching the show. It just freezes.
I unsubscribed months ago yet they are charging my card
I tried the free trial period and couldn't cancel it then charged without notice.
High confidence · 44.7K reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #19 | ▲1 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Exclusive content library from top Black creators
- Strong cultural brand authority
- High revenue generation (#20 Grossing)
- Niche market dominance
Cons
- Severe playback and buffering issues
- Ad-loop freezing bugs
- Difficult subscription cancellation process
- Slow content update cycles for key series
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Technical infrastructure overhaul to reduce churn
- Improved customer support and billing transparency
- Expansion of creator roster to broaden demographic appeal
Market Threats
- Mainstream streamers adding dedicated Black content hubs
- Permanent brand damage from technical unreliability
- Potential app store intervention due to billing complaints
What are the key takeaways?
BET+ is a upsetting entertainment app that is available. With a 3.6/5 rating from 44.7K reviews, it upsets most users from users. Users particularly appreciate content library, though playback & stability issues remains a common concern.
Best for: Fans of Black culture, television, and film who are looking for a dedicated platform featuring content from Black creators and classic Black entertainment.
How much does it cost?
Model: subscription
Uses a standard subscription model with a short trial period to lower the barrier to entry for premium content.
iOS Version
206.0
Android Version
200.105.0
Release Date
Sep 6, 2019
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free