# Feedly vs Blind

The clearest difference is ads: Feedly at none against Blind's shown. Feedly also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 11%). Blind's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feedly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Blind sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Feedly against 4.6 for Blind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Feedly's written reviews are positive against 11% of Blind's.

Feedly ships an update every 5 weeks, Blind fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feedly | Blind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedly-smart-news-reader/id396069556/reviews) | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-anonymous-work-network/id737534965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **41.1% of reviews** | 11.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #119 | **#64** |
| Size | 52 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Feedly Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/396069559) | [Teamblind inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/737534968) |

## What reviewers say

### Feedly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedly-smart-news-reader/id396069556)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Free · News, #152 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Organize and follow your favorite online sources, from news and blogs to podcasts and YouTube channels. Track keywords and integrate with other tools for seamless sharing. Ideal for individuals and teams seeking to stay informed without information overload.

**Highlights:** Organize favorite sources, Follow news, blogs, podcasts, YouTube, Track keywords and trends, Search within feeds, Integrate with sharing tools, Team intelligence gathering, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feedly Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Feedly Pro+ Monthly | $15.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Straightforward and effective
- 🚀 Great news-reading experience
- 🚀 Flexible and customizable
- 🚀 Useful features like saving articles
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable feed updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Inability to log in or sign up
- Articles randomly marked as read
- Inconsistent behavior when swiping/scrolling
- Sync issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve offline reading capabilities
- Restore landscape mode support
- Provide better sorting/filtering of feeds
- Enhance notification system with push alerts


### 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 Feedly free?

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

### Is Blind free?

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

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

Feedly and Blind are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26K and 13K ratings respectively.

### Do Feedly or Blind have ads?

Blind shows ads; Feedly does not.

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

Feedly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blind fortnightly. Most recently, Feedly was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blind on September 24, 2026.

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

Feedly currently peaks at #119 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.*