Patch vs Blok | Your City Connection

If you're looking for "everything local," Patch is the app for you. Local schools? Check. Breaking news? Check. Homes for sale? We've got those, too. You'll always be in touch with your town with the Patch app. Check out these features: • News and events for 1,200+ Patch Towns, with more towns added every month. • Push notifications as important news breaks — you’ll be the first to get the scoop. • Swipe left or right to view articles faster. • Local weather forecasts and alerts — you'll never be caught without an umbrella or snow boots again. • Find local events, jobs and announcements in your area. • Get everything that is happening in your town in a one-scroll feed! • Share stories to your Facebook friends or email/SMS to a friend! • Patch also has fun iMessage animal stickers to share your emotions with your friends! • Love an article? You can bookmark it to your phone to come back and read it later. • Want to follow multiple towns? No problem, swipe left or right to navigate between your favorite Patch towns. Our new Patch app delivers a beautiful browsing and reading experience for iOS users. Our pages load lightning fast. You'll never be kept waiting to see what's behind that headline. The sleek design provides an in-depth storytelling experience fueled by concise writing and rich imagery. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: We're eager to hear your feedback and suggestions. How can we make the app even better? What features would you like to see? We aim to be the best news app in the country, and your ideas are crucial. Please email us at Feedback@patch.com Images used under license from Shutterstock.com

Blok gives you a real-time feed of what’s happening in your city - news, crime updates, restaurant openings, food and drink deals, events, festivals, local theater, neighborhood alerts, and more. It’s the fastest way to stay connected to the place you live. Know What’s Happening Around You Stay updated with the stories and updates that matter in your daily life. Local News That Matters Get neighborhood-level updates: crime summaries, city briefings, policy changes, transit disruptions, community issues, and any major moments affecting your area. Food & Drink in Real Time See new restaurant openings, pop-ups, limited-time menus, bar specials, brewery launches, and everything moving in your local dining scene. Events You Don’t Want to Miss Find concerts, festivals, theatre productions, art shows, community markets, and things to do any night of the week. Everyday City Life From street closures and construction alerts to weather impacts, power flickers, and important neighborhood notes — Blok keeps you aware of what’s going on right now. Whether you’re looking for: • A new restaurant opening nearby • A deal or special happening tonight • A street closure before your commute • A festival or pop-up this weekend • A safety update shared by locals • A recap of what happened across the city today Blok gives you the updates that help you feel connected and informed.