# SME.sk vs Blesk

The clearest difference is ads: Blesk at none against SME.sk's shown. SME.sk's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (65% vs 46%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SME.sk sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Blesk sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SME.sk holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SME.sk's written reviews are positive against 46% of Blesk's.

SME.sk ships an update every 4 weeks, Blesk monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SME.sk | Blesk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smesk/id409126327/reviews)** | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blesk/id912367978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Petit Press, a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409126330) | [CZECH NEWS CENTER a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414639329) |

## What reviewers say

### SME.sk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smesk/id409126327)

Stay informed with the latest news from Slovakia and around the world. Access articles, videos, podcasts, and regional news. Save content for later and receive instant notifications about breaking events.

**Highlights:** Latest news from Slovakia and the world, Quick notifications for breaking events, Access to videos and podcasts, Regional news updates, Content search and saving, Weather forecast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vypnutie reklamy | $1.99 | per month |
| Neobmedzený prístup k obsahu aplikácie so zobrazovaním reklamy | $2.99 | per month |
| Štandard bez reklamy | $5.49 | per month |
| Prémium | $6.99 | per month |
| Štandard | $6.99 | per month |
| Prémium bez reklamy | $8.99 | per month |
| Vypnutie reklamy | $19.99 | per year |
| Štandard | $49.00 | per year |
| Štandard bez reklamy | $49.99 | per year |
| Prémium | $69.00 | per year |
| Prémium bez reklamy | $89.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great Slovak news app
- 👍 Simple and fast
- 👍 Good for information
- 👍 Well-designed and readable
- 👍 Nice pictures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Slower than CNN
- 😞 Piano paywall for articles
- 😞 Articles not fully supported in app
- 😞 Ads for subscribers
- 😞 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Scrolling article returns to beginning
- Last update deleted saved articles
- Cookie consent shown on every launch
- App crashes frequently
- Articles not opening in app

**Requested features**

- Offline reading capability
- iPad version
- Landscape mode
- Ability to save entire sections
- Inspiration from New York Times app for offline reading


### Blesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blesk/id912367978)

Stay informed with breaking news, celebrity gossip, and current events. Save articles and photos for later, and enjoy offline reading with a dedicated night mode for comfortable viewing. Access premium content through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Breaking news updates, Celebrity and crime coverage, Sports news, Photo galleries, Video content, Offline reading mode, Night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blesk premium na měsíc | $3.49 | per month |
| PREMIUM+ měsíční předplatné | $6.99 | per month |
| Předplatné Blesku | $10.99 | per month |
| Blesk premium na rok | $34.99 | per year |
| Předplatné Blesku | $111.99 | per year |
| Předplatné Blesku | $119.99 | per year |
| Předplatné na 1 měsíc | $10.99 | one-time |
| Předplatné na 1 rok | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SME.sk free?

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

### Is Blesk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SME.sk or Blesk?

SME.sk is rated higher. SME.sk averages 4.8 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Blesk averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.

### Do SME.sk or Blesk have ads?

SME.sk shows ads; Blesk does not.

### Which is updated more often, SME.sk or Blesk?

SME.sk ships an update every 4 weeks, and Blesk monthly. Most recently, SME.sk was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blesk on September 21, 2026.

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