# iDB app

> Apple news, tips, app reviews, and accessory updates with community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastien Page.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idb-app/id1086682264 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastien Page](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086682263)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 79 App Store ratings · 128 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idb-app/id1086682264/reviews.md

## What is iDB app?

iDownloadBlog keeps you in touch with everything Apple!

Stay up to date with the latest Apple news, tips, apps, and accessory reviews, directly from your iPhone, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

BROWSE the latest headlines from your favorite Apple blog.

BE NOTIFIED about important stories published on the site via push notification.

READ stories, including breaking news, must-have apps, cool new accessories and tutorials.

BOOKMARK articles to read later.

COMMENT on articles and share your point of view with the rest of the iDB community.

SHARE your favorite articles to Twitter, Facebook, and more. 

UNLOCK more features such as the ability to remove ads, access unlimited bookmarking, and offline reading via in-app purchase. 

WE LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK

We love to hear from you, so feel free to get in touch at app@idownloadblog.com, or @iDownloadBlog on Twitter.

ABOUT THE SUBSCRIPTION

You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within iDB app.

Subscriptions are for one month or one year at a time. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan.

Subscriptions automatically renew monthly or annually at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24 hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase.

Terms of Use: http://www.idownloadblog.com/terms-of-service/

Privacy Policy: http://www.idownloadblog.com/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Latest Apple news headlines
- Push notifications for important stories
- Bookmark articles for later reading
- Comment and share articles
- Ad removal and offline reading
- Community engagement

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $0.99 | per month |


## What do users think of iDB app?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast navigation
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design
- 💡 Unique card-based article browsing
- 🔒 Secure login integration with 1Password

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and freezes
- 💸 Intrusive full-screen ads
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Lack of iPad support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Embedded videos not playing in landscape mode
- Article links sometimes redirecting to homepage

**Most requested features**

- Search function for articles
- Customizable article view (list, grid, etc.)
- Push notifications for new articles
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 128)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idb-app/id1086682264/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful App

*2025-08-19*

Love iDB, but the app is junk. Don’t waste $ on the IAP. Never App never gets updated and ads can’t be closed without closing and restarting the app. No search capability too.

### 2/5 — No notification sorting

*2024-03-04*

There are no ways to change notification options and the app is lacking. Your app has been on the store for years!

### 3/5 — Needs a search function!

*2023-11-29*

The title says it all.  My rating would have been 5 stars otherwise!

### 3/5 — Great, but a search or filter feature would be amazing.

*2023-02-17*

The app has a fairly clean UI and offers the latest iDB blogs right in the app, which makes browsing through iDB for various purposes very quick and easy. I like it.

### 3/5 — Really Needs a Search Function.

*2022-10-13*

I’ve been using iDownBlog website since the beginning. And I love their app! 

But I really think they need to add a search function to their application, so that this way we can search for certain articles, tutorials etc. So that way I can bookmark them. 

Because the only way to search for a specific article is if you go to their actual website thru a browser and search for it. But then you don’t have the ability to bookmark the articles, unless you want to save and have a bunch of bookmarks saved in your browser.

So if you you’re team could add a search function to the application, then it would make the app perfect. Then I would definitely change my star rating from 3 stars to 5 stars.

Especially since I’m already paying almost $10 just so I can have unlimited bookmarks and no ADs.

It would literally be the least you could do to add to your application, especially for paid users.

Other then that the application is near perfect.

### 5/5 — new tab

*2022-02-05*

Set a separate tab for wallpapers

### 3/5 — Great buuuut 🙁

*2021-04-09*

There’s always super cool apps like these but they always want people to pay! It’s so uncool I and when I first got the app it was not organized there was all these apps in my face, don’t even know what to click on. It was stressful. But overall it was pretty cool.

### 5/5 — So much great information!

*2020-11-08*

Worth the subscription. Lots of wallpapers, tips.

### 5/5 — Good app but I have a suggestion.

*2020-06-26*

Instead of having an ad pop up taking up the whole screen. Would you be able to make it one of the cards as you're sliding on by the articles? It would make it An over all better experience.

Updated review: This app is so much better now without the cards for swiping through articles. It makes me actually want to use the app instead of the website. The options, to bookmark, share, comment, and text all on the bottom on the article is genius. Dark mode looks good and sleek. I think the only thing to improve the app would to be a search function and categories like on your website. Otherwise fantastic job!!!

### 1/5 — Super sketchy update.

*2020-06-13*

SEEMS LIKE THIS APP IS PHISHING. Constantly asks for my Apple ID password no matter how many times I say cancel. Not a problem with the Apple ID. I’m a professional electronics repair technician. Something is off about that. Uninstalled this app after years of having it.

## Frequently asked questions about iDB app

### What does the iDB app do?

The iDB app provides users with 24/7 access to the latest Apple news, tips, app reviews, and accessory reviews directly on their iPhone. It allows users to browse headlines, receive push notifications for important stories, read articles, bookmark content, and engage with the iDB community through comments and sharing.

### What are the key features of the iDB app?

Key features include browsing the latest Apple news, receiving push notifications for breaking stories, bookmarking articles for later, commenting on and sharing content, and accessing premium features like ad removal and offline reading through in-app purchases or a subscription.

### How much does the iDB app cost?

The app is free to download and use. However, it offers in-app purchases and a subscription for features such as ad removal, unlimited bookmarking, and offline reading. Subscription plans are available for one month or one year and automatically renew unless cancelled.

### What are the use cases for the iDB app?

This app is ideal for Apple enthusiasts who want to stay informed about the latest product releases, software updates, and app recommendations. It's also useful for those who enjoy reading tech news on the go, bookmarking interesting articles, and participating in discussions with other Apple fans.

### Is the iDB app compatible with my device?

The description states that the app is available directly from your iPhone. While specific iOS version compatibility isn't detailed, it is designed for Apple mobile devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8 — 2024-06-24

This version brings small bug fixes and enhancements.

### 2.7 — 2023-11-11

This update brings small changes to comply with EU and UK regulations.

### 2.6 — 2021-03-04

This update enforces App Tracking Transparency, which is Apple's latest privacy feature.

### 2.5 — 2021-01-20

This update fixes an issue that would sometimes prevent images from being displayed.

### 2.4 — 2021-01-12

This update fixes an issue that prevented some images from displaying properly.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-07.*