blogTO vs GlobalExcel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
blogTO
Discover Toronto's best dining, drinking, shopping, and entertainment. Stay updated with local news and find events to attend. Access curated lists and map nearby attractions.
- Best of Toronto lists
- Map nearby places
- Find restaurants and bars
- Local news updates
- Event listings
- Create to-do lists
- Save articles and events
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Find the best Toronto restaurants, bars and other places to eat, drink, shop and hangout. Get the latest local news. Discover events you want to attend. Access hundreds of Best of Toronto lists. This app brings everything you love about blogTO to a convenient app format. FEATURES: • Access all of blogTO's Best of Toronto lists, map the locations and see Best Of places nearby. • Find restaurants and other places nearby, by address, neighbourhood or TTC subway stop. • Get the latest Toronto news. • Look up events taking place in Toronto by date. • Create a free blogTO account to upload photos, mark favourites and rate local businesses. • Create To-Do lists of places you want to visit. • Save articles and Best of lists for future reading or reference. • Save upcoming events you don't want to miss.
GlobalExcel
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TravelAid offers immediate access to healthcare provider information, directions to the nearest medical facility, international 911 lookup, pre- and post-departure travel tips, and claim submission support to out-of-province and out-of-country travelers. So no matter where your travels take you – and no matter your travel emergency situation – TravelAid ensures you have access to all the care you need. Features of the GEM TravelAid include: • Medical Facility Search – Find directions to the closest medical facility (GPS enabled) • International 911 Lookup – search emergency phone numbers in other countries (GPS enabled) • Travel Tips – for traveling Canadians and visitors to Canada • Start a Claim – Begin the process to file a claim • Contact GEM – A direct link to GEM for immediate medical assistance 24/7
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GlobalExcel at none against blogTO's shown. blogTO's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
blogTO ships an update every 2 months, GlobalExcel every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | blogTO | GlobalExcel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (435 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 435 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freshdaily | Active Care Management Inc. |
Bugs and requests
blogTO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Articles cut off at the bottom
- No results or content available
- Inability to log in or create account
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved sharing functionality
- Customizable font sizes
- Horizontal/landscape mode for tablets
GlobalExcel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
blogTO
No in-app purchases
GlobalExcel
No in-app purchases
