# POLITICO vs Blind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: POLITICO at none against Blind's 13. POLITICO also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 11%) and ratings volume (49K vs 14K). Blind's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blind sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. POLITICO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for POLITICO against 4.6 for Blind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of POLITICO's written reviews are positive against 11% of Blind's.

POLITICO ships an update monthly, Blind every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | POLITICO | Blind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/politico/id358305912/reviews)** | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-anonymous-work-network/id737534965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **29.7% of reviews** | 11.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #110 | **#64** |
| Size | 88 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [POLITICO, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/358305915) | [Teamblind inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/737534968) |

## What reviewers say

### POLITICO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/politico/id358305912)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Get real-time political news and analysis delivered directly to your phone. This app offers a streamlined way to access breaking news and in-depth stories from a leading political news source.

**Highlights:** Up-to-the-minute insight, Political news analysis, Breaking news alerts, Sleek and navigable design, Dynamic stories

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent news coverage
- 🔍 Thorough and insightful analysis
- 🗞️ Reliable and trustworthy journalism
- 📊 Valuable data and metrics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Difficulty refreshing content
- 📱 Poor app performance and navigation
- 🔍 Biased or partisan reporting
- 🔍 Lack of objectivity

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Inability to refresh content
- Notifications not working properly
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust font size
- Offline reading mode
- Improved article organization and search
- More balanced political coverage


### Blind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-anonymous-work-network/id737534965)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Connect anonymously with verified employees from top companies to discuss work-life challenges, career advice, and job opportunities. Share insights, compare salaries, and read company reviews in a secure, professional community.

**Highlights:** Anonymous professional discussions, Industry-specific forums, Company-specific forums, Salary comparison tool, Job board and interview prep, Company reviews, Direct messaging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean Feed | $5.99 | per month |
| 20 B | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 B | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 B | $6.99 | one-time |
| 60 B | $9.99 | one-time |
| 130 B | $14.99 | one-time |
| 130 B | $19.99 | one-time |
| 293 B | $29.99 | one-time |
| 350 B | $39.99 | one-time |
| 350 B | $44.99 | one-time |
| 900 B | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for inside company info
- 💡 Allows anonymous discussions
- ⭐ Life-changing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Toxic community and moderation issues
- 🔍 Limited accessibility (US/SK only)
- 🔒 Work email verification concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app experience
- 💬 Overwhelming negativity and trolling

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing during search
- Inconsistent navigation and UI issues
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved moderation and community guidelines
- Global accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POLITICO free?

POLITICO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blind free?

Blind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, POLITICO or Blind?

POLITICO is rated higher. POLITICO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Blind averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do POLITICO or Blind have ads?

Both POLITICO and Blind show ads.

### Which is updated more often, POLITICO or Blind?

POLITICO ships an update monthly, and Blind every 2 weeks. Most recently, POLITICO was updated on October 21, 2026 and Blind on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, POLITICO or Blind?

POLITICO currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Blind at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*