Plainly vs Blena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plainly
Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a clean, full-screen interface with minimal controls, allowing you to focus solely on content. It includes features like quick tab switching, passcode protection for privacy, and dark mode.
- Full-screen browsing experience
- Intuitive tab switching
- Buttonless interface option
- Passcode protection for privacy
- Dark mode support
- Quick history clearing
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Plainly is a web browser for browsing your favorite web sites full-screen. No address bars, no toolbars, no status bars – just a small button at the bottom of your screen. - Tap the Plainly button at the bottom of the screen to switch tabs and access navigation options - Two button modes: draggable mode lets you move the Plainly button to wherever you want; quick-switching mode lets you switch between tabs by swiping left and right on the Plainly button. - Buttonless full-screen: Tap and hold with two fingers to completely hide the Plainly button. - Passcode protection: Require a passcode for browsing privately. Plainly will also hide what you're looking at in the app switcher. - And more! Quickly clear browsing history; shortcuts support for launching Plainly on a given tab; pop-up support for websites that require them; and dark mode.
Blena
This app allows developers to test Bluetooth features directly from their web browser. It simplifies the use of the Web Bluetooth API, making it a valuable tool for tech professionals.
- Web Bluetooth API testing
- Browser integration
- Developer tool
- Streamlined development process
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Blena is a powerful app specifically designed for developers who want to test Bluetooth-related features directly from their browsers. With its unique focus on streamlining the development process, Blena transforms how developers work with the Web Bluetooth API, making it an essential tool for any tech professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blena at Free against Plainly's $0.99. Blena also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On ads, 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
Blena is free to download; Plainly costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plainly ships an update every 9 months, Blena every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plainly | Blena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Justin Cheng | Oneworld Equipment Corp |
Customer experience
Plainly
Blena
In-app purchases
Plainly
No in-app purchases
Blena
No in-app purchases
