THE BLADE vs Sent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
THE BLADE
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.
- Trusted local news source
- Award-winning journalism
- Local news and politics
- Sports and entertainment coverage
- Community connection stories
- Future-forward news experience
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Why Choose The Blade App? Trusted Source: Count on the leading news source in the Toledo area, for accurate, timely, and comprehensive news coverage produced by award-winning journalists. Engaging Content: From local news and politics to sports and entertainment, our award-winning journalism offers something for everyone in the region. Community Connection: Keep connected to your community with news that impacts your life, insightful commentary, and stories that celebrate the spirit of our area. Future-Forward News Experience The Blade app leads the way in transforming news delivery for the digital era. We are committed to merging the integrity and depth of traditional journalism with the innovation and accessibility of today's technology. Join us on this journey to stay informed, engaged, and connected. Update your app or download today to explore the ultimate news experience in the Toledo area and beyond.
Sent
Access the daily e-Edition of a long-standing Ohio newspaper covering Wood County. Enjoy special sections and feature-rich options on your mobile device.
- Daily e-Editions
- Wood County coverage
- Special sections
- Mobile and tablet access
- Feature-rich options
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Sentinel-Tribune. Daily newspaper since 1890 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Covering all of Wood County. Enjoy access to daily e-Editions as well as special sections and feature rich options on your mobile phone or tablet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sent at 100% against THE BLADE's 23%. Sent also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). THE BLADE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 24). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sent holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THE BLADE has 2.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of THE BLADE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sent's.
THE BLADE ships an update every 5 weeks, Sent every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | THE BLADE | Sent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2.1K ratings) | 4.4 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toledo Blade | AIM Media Texas Operating, LLC |
Customer experience
THE BLADE
Sent
Bugs and requests
THE BLADE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sections fail to load
- App freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent performance
- Forced updates with no delay option
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to adjust text size
- Vertical display option
- Search functionality
- Archiving of past editions
- Improved photo viewing experience
Sent
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
THE BLADE
No in-app purchases
Sent
No in-app purchases
