Comparison

LINDA. vs Blendle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LINDA.

Get your daily dose of news, lifestyle content, and personal stories with a bold and loving approach. Stay updated on current events and engaging narratives.

Highlights
  • Daily news updates
  • Lifestyle content
  • Personal stories
  • Bold and loving approach
  • Engaging narratives
Features
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Elke dag LINDA. Je dagelijkse dosis nieuws, lifestyle en persoonlijke verhalen. Altijd met lef & liefde

About

Blendle

Access top-tier journalism from leading publications, curated by editors and personalized by an algorithm. Read, listen to, or browse articles and magazines, with options for subscription or pay-per-article.

Highlights
  • Curated article selection
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Audio versions of articles
  • Magazine archives
  • Pay-per-article option
  • Subscription model
Features
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Blendle gives you unparalleled access to the best journalism that’s out there. From the moment you wake up, until you’re ready to go to bed. Follow New York Times reporters, every step of their way in revealing the truth. Read up on pop culture, fashion, and current affairs with Vanity Fair. Dive into the iconic covers of TIME Magazine, to understand the events that shape our world. Go beyond the headline, with award winning journalism from The New Yorker. Or be at the center of every trade, with The Wall Street Journal. But you don’t have time to go over all of these newspapers and magazines yourself. Finding great stories is what gets our human editors up in the middle of the night. They read everything. Front to back, with no room for clickbait. This leads to a daily hand-picked selection of articles, from a wide variety of sources. Then, our algorithm works its magic. Combining the stories we feel everyone should read, with a personalized selection that’s just for you. We give you an explanation with each recommendation, to help you understand why a particular story matters. Follow your curiosity, and flip through current and past issues of your favorite magazines. You could also search our entire archive, containing millions of articles. In the Netherlands, Blendle is offered as a subscription, called Blendle Premium. Premium comes with so much more! Follow our signature Blendle Collections, featuring timeless pieces, all sorted by topic. And since we know you’ve got places to go, you can listen to most of the articles too. Listen to them in the comfort of your own car, or during a nice run through the park. Always read by world-class narrators. With Blendle, you support all of your favorite journalists too, so they can start working on their next great piece. Enjoy our platform without any ads, and with the freedom to cancel anytime. The first month of Blendle Premium (available in The Netherlands only) is free, and €9,99 thereafter. You will be billed automatically each month through your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. There is no commitment, you can cancel anytime. Your Blendle Premium subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account settings after purchase. In the United States and Germany, Blendle is only available on a pay-per-article basis. You can top-up your virtual wallet and only pay for what you’ve read. If you don’t like a particular story, there’s a button to ask for an immediate refund. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LINDA.4 screens
Blendle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LINDA. at none against Blendle's 12. LINDA. also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Blendle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blendle sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. LINDA. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LINDA. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 57 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LINDA. ships an update every 2 months, Blendle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LINDA. versus Blendle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLINDA.Blendle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings) — better4.1 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2357 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB58 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDPG Media ServicesBlendle

Customer experience

LINDA.

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative0.0%

Blendle

All ratings57 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative20.3%

In-app purchases

None

LINDA.

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Blendle

Subscriptions9
  • Blendle Premium1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium$8.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium met trial1 Month trial$9.491 Month
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  • Premium met trial3 Months trial$9.491 Month
  • Blendle Premium met trial14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium maandelijks1 Month trial$10.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium$11.491 Month
  • Blendle Premium met trial7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium Yearly1 Month trial$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • Opwaarderen Credits$2.99
  • Opwaarderen 100 Credits$4.99
  • Top up$9.99

Questions

Is LINDA. free?
LINDA. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blendle free?
Blendle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LINDA. or Blendle?
LINDA. is rated higher. LINDA. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Blendle averages 4.1 from 57 ratings.
Do LINDA. or Blendle have ads?
LINDA. shows ads; Blendle does not.
Which is updated more often, LINDA. or Blendle?
LINDA. ships an update every 2 months, and Blendle every 3 weeks. Most recently, LINDA. was updated on September 17, 2026 and Blendle on September 22, 2026.

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