Student News Source vs Blocknow.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Student News Source
Access student journalism from top scholastic programs nationwide. Follow your favorite outlets, receive news alerts, and save stories for offline reading. Engage with content through comments and social sharing.
- News alerts for new stories
- Save stories for offline access
- View photos and videos
- Staff profiles
- Story commenting
- Social sharing
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The Student News Source app is the hub of student journalism around the country. The Source features stories, photos, and video being produced by some of the nation’s top scholastic journalism programs. Follow one or more of your favorite student media programs and subscribe to notifications to be alerted when new stories are published. Features: News alerts: Get notified when a new story is published by an outlet you follow. Tailor those alerts to specific categories of interest. Saved stories: Save stories for reading later and offline access. Multimedia: View photos and videos related to the story. Staff profiles: Access a list of all of the content produced by your favorite student journalists. Story commenting: Interact with other readers. Social sharing: Share stories on your social media accounts and through messaging apps.
Blocknow.com
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Blocknow helps you follow crypto and blockchain news in a simple, fast, and clear way. Browse the latest stories, catch major updates with instant alerts, and read important articles even when your connection is limited. Whether you’re checking prices, market sentiment, or project updates, Blocknow keeps everything easy to scan and easy to read. Why people use Blocknow: Breaking news alerts for major market moments Clean, easy-to-read articles Fast news feed updated throughout the day Read up to 100 recent stories offline with automatic local caching Filter by category to find what matters to you Share articles quickly with friends and communities Personalize reading with text size and image settings If you want a reliable daily crypto news app that feels lightweight and focused, Blocknow is built for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Blocknow.com at none against Student News Source's shown. Blocknow.com also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Student News Source ships an update every 2 months, Blocknow.com every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Student News Source | Blocknow.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SNO Sites | DMG VENTURE CAPITAL SRL |
In-app purchases
Student News Source
No in-app purchases
Blocknow.com
No in-app purchases
Questions
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