# TREND vs Blesk

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blesk at free with in-app purchases against TREND's subscription. Blesk also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). TREND's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TREND sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months 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.

TREND holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blesk has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TREND ships an update every 4 months, Blesk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TREND | Blesk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend/id459685325/reviews)** | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blesk/id912367978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CoverPage s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383150741) | [CZECH NEWS CENTER a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414639329) |

## What reviewers say

### TREND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trend/id459685325)

This app delivers a weekly economic magazine focused on business and entrepreneurs in Slovakia. It provides unbiased analysis of Slovak and global economies, business, and finance, presenting facts and trends without emotion. Digital editions are available for download.

**Highlights:** Weekly economic magazine, Business and entrepreneurship focus, Slovak and global economic analysis, Fact-based reporting, Digital edition downloads, Archive access

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TREND predplatné | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| TREND predplatné | $49.99 | per year |
| TREND 17/2012 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TREND 10/2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TREND 20/2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TREND 50/2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TREND 44/2019 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TREND 45/2019 | $1.99 | one-time |
| TREND 28/2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trend 04/2017 | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 TREND free?

TREND 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, TREND or Blesk?

TREND is rated higher. TREND averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blesk averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.

### Do TREND or Blesk have ads?

Neither TREND nor Blesk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TREND or Blesk?

TREND ships an update every 4 months, and Blesk every 3 weeks. Most recently, TREND was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blesk on September 26, 2026.

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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.*