THE BLADE

THE BLADE

by The Toledo Blade Company

2.1K ratings
97 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 9, 2017
  • July 8, 2026

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Access trusted, timely, and comprehensive news coverage from the Toledo area's leading source. Stay informed about local news, politics, sports, and entertainment with engaging content from award-winning journalists. Connect with your community through impactful stories and insightful commentary.

βœ“Trusted local news source
βœ“Award-winning journalism
βœ“Local news and politics
βœ“Sports and entertainment coverage
βœ“Community connection stories
βœ“Future-forward news experience
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What's New in THE BLADE

5.4.20

July 8, 2026

- Added Chartbeat analytics for page-level, story-level, and section-level tracking. - Added photo captions to News Alert images. - Improved analytics for double-page and single-page viewing modes. - External links now open within the app

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User reviews

Not happy blade

I’ve been trying to get on since 8 am what is going onπŸ˜–

Glitching

The site now wants me to sign In every time I open it up

Little alert box is annoying, needs to be fixed

At the bottom when the app loads up, a white box with an β€œimportant” story pops up seemingly with no prompt from the user and with no way to shut it off. Once it pops up, it has to be manually closed and also prevents the newest edition prompt from automatically loading.
I’ve complained directly to the Blade but apparently they’re too busy making required updates that are mandatory before you can use the app.
So much for One of America’s Great Newspapers
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Memory hog!

After a couple weeks I check my storage and the Blade is usung 3-5 GB! And you can't unload issues to free up memory. The only way to clear it is to remove and reinstall the app.
Then I find I can't sign in, the sign in button is non-responsive!
So right now it is broken, zero stars.

Crash’s

Regularly have to delete the app and reinstall it to see the next addition. But the Blade is a great source of news in my opinion.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Sections fail to load

Bug

App freezes and crashes

Bug

Inconsistent performance

Bug

Forced updates with no delay option

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to adjust text size

Feature

Vertical display option

Feature

Search functionality

Feature

Archiving of past editions

Feature

Improved photo viewing experience

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does The Blade app provide?

The Blade app offers accurate, timely, and comprehensive news coverage for the Toledo area. This includes local news, politics, sports, and entertainment, all produced by award-winning journalists.

Is The Blade app free to use?

Based on the provided information, The Blade app is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees or in-app purchases.

What makes The Blade app different from other news apps?

The app is described as a trusted source for local news in the Toledo area, featuring award-winning journalism. It aims to merge traditional journalistic integrity with modern technology for an engaging news experience.

Who is the target audience for The Blade app?

The app is designed for individuals who want to stay informed about their community in the Toledo area. This includes those interested in local news, politics, sports, and entertainment that impacts their lives.

What are the key features of The Blade app?

Key features include access to a trusted local news source, engaging content covering various topics like politics and sports, and a focus on community connection through impactful stories and commentary.