Comparison

De Stentor vs Blendle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

De Stentor

Access national, international, and regional news, including sports and culture. Read the digital version of the paper edition with all regional editions and an archive. Download for offline reading and choose how you want to read.

Highlights
  • National, international, and regional news
  • Sports and culture coverage
  • Digital paper edition
  • All regional editions included
  • Archive of older newspapers
  • Offline reading
  • Automatic downloading
Features
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De Stentor brengt je internationaal, nationaal en regionaal nieuws. We houden je op de hoogte van nationale en internationale topsport, maar hebben ook aandacht voor sport in de regio zoals amateurvoetbal. En we vertellen je wat er speelt in de cultuur- en mediawereld en in showbizzland. De Stentor - Digitale krant is de papieren krant, maar dan op je beeldscherm. De app bevat alle regionale edities van vandaag en een archief vol oudere kranten. Lees de editie van je eigen regio of kies uit alle andere edities. Bepaal zelf hoe je wilt lezen: per pagina, zoals de papieren krant, of per artikel vanuit verschillende nieuwslijsten. Eenmaal gedownload is de krant ook zonder internetverbinding te lezen en je kunt automatisch downloaden instellen. Edities De Stentor Digitale krant bevat deze edities: - Achterhoek - Apeldoorn - Deventer - Epe - Vaassen - Kampen - Flevoland - Kop van Overijssel - Noord-Veluwe - Salland - Vechtdal - West-Veluwe - Zutphen - Zwolle Volg de Stentor op Social Media Blijf 24/7 op de hoogte door de Stentor te volgen op Facebook, Instagram of Twitter. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/de_stentor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/de_stentor Vragen of suggesties? Heb je vragen of opmerkingen over de Stentor Digitale krant of over de Stentor in het algemeen? Neem gerust contact met ons op door een e-mail te sturen naar digitaal@destentor.nl. De Stentor is een uitgave van DPG Media BV. Onze gebruiksvoorwaarden vind je hier: https://www.dpgmedia.be/gebruiksvoorwaarden En onze privacy statement vind je hier: https://www.dpgmedia.nl/privacy

About

Blendle

Access top-tier journalism from leading publications, curated by editors and personalized by an algorithm. Read, listen to, or browse articles and magazines, with options for subscription or pay-per-article.

Highlights
  • Curated article selection
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Audio versions of articles
  • Magazine archives
  • Pay-per-article option
  • Subscription model
Features
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Blendle gives you unparalleled access to the best journalism that’s out there. From the moment you wake up, until you’re ready to go to bed. Follow New York Times reporters, every step of their way in revealing the truth. Read up on pop culture, fashion, and current affairs with Vanity Fair. Dive into the iconic covers of TIME Magazine, to understand the events that shape our world. Go beyond the headline, with award winning journalism from The New Yorker. Or be at the center of every trade, with The Wall Street Journal. But you don’t have time to go over all of these newspapers and magazines yourself. Finding great stories is what gets our human editors up in the middle of the night. They read everything. Front to back, with no room for clickbait. This leads to a daily hand-picked selection of articles, from a wide variety of sources. Then, our algorithm works its magic. Combining the stories we feel everyone should read, with a personalized selection that’s just for you. We give you an explanation with each recommendation, to help you understand why a particular story matters. Follow your curiosity, and flip through current and past issues of your favorite magazines. You could also search our entire archive, containing millions of articles. In the Netherlands, Blendle is offered as a subscription, called Blendle Premium. Premium comes with so much more! Follow our signature Blendle Collections, featuring timeless pieces, all sorted by topic. And since we know you’ve got places to go, you can listen to most of the articles too. Listen to them in the comfort of your own car, or during a nice run through the park. Always read by world-class narrators. With Blendle, you support all of your favorite journalists too, so they can start working on their next great piece. Enjoy our platform without any ads, and with the freedom to cancel anytime. The first month of Blendle Premium (available in The Netherlands only) is free, and €9,99 thereafter. You will be billed automatically each month through your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. There is no commitment, you can cancel anytime. Your Blendle Premium subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account settings after purchase. In the United States and Germany, Blendle is only available on a pay-per-article basis. You can top-up your virtual wallet and only pay for what you’ve read. If you don’t like a particular story, there’s a button to ask for an immediate refund. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

De Stentor4 screens
Blendle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blendle at 69% against De Stentor's 0%. Blendle also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. De Stentor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Blendle sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blendle holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blendle has 57 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of De Stentor's written reviews are positive against 69% of Blendle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

De Stentor ships an update every 4 months, Blendle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
De Stentor versus Blendle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDe StentorBlendle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.1 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews68.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings357 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB58 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDPG Media ServicesBlendle

Customer experience

De Stentor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Blendle

All ratings57 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative20.3%

Bugs and requests

De Stentor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blendle

Reported bugs

43 issues
  • Account deleted without notice
  • Refunds not processed
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Images and captions not displayed correctly
  • Text overlapping or unreadable
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  • Cannot add funds to account
  • Email verification not received
  • Login issues (e.g., Facebook only, no alternatives)
  • Preview of articles broken in iOS app
  • Articles not loading or displaying properly
  • Screen reader compatibility issues
  • Registration confirmation email not received
  • Cannot register without Facebook
  • Article prices not always visible
  • Money deducted without confirmation or consent
  • Refund button disappears too quickly
  • Search function not working as expected
  • Visual glitches
  • Cannot copy text
  • Cannot swipe from edge to return
  • In-app purchase for credits not working
  • Previous audio editions not found
  • Text not visible during sign-up on iPhone
  • Registration not possible
  • Too much hassle to up credits
  • No way to get past paywall screen
  • Advertisements and offers prevent app entry
  • Pocket support not on every device and hidden
  • Non-Facebook users cannot register
  • Headlines difficult to read when browsing publications
  • Photos look like photocopies
  • Cannot search for articles by title
  • Cannot delete account
  • Prices are exploitative
  • Email for topping up balance not arriving
  • Support requests unanswered
  • Forced to pay for every read
  • Article descriptions not readable in app
  • App opens in wrong language and cannot be changed
  • Cannot read purchased articles offline
  • No way to share articles
  • No way to search for articles
  • No way to read articles offline

Requested features

19 requests
  • Dark mode
  • Improved search functionality
  • More international and Belgian publications
  • Ability to save/export articles (PDF)
  • Integration with Pocket/e-readers
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  • Push notifications for major stories
  • Better handling of images and graphics
  • Option to translate English words
  • More intuitive account top-up process
  • Flatrate option like Pressreader
  • Ability to read articles offline
  • More immediate pushes on big stories
  • Support for photography in articles
  • Canadian content
  • Ability to delete account easily
  • More non-leftist foreign publications
  • Audio versions of articles
  • Search within specific magazines
  • Abstracts or summaries for articles

In-app purchases

10 purchases

De Stentor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekabonnement$6.997 Days
  • Maandabonnement$19.491 Month
One-time8
  • Los nummer$0.99
  • los nummer voor de datum 16-05-2015$1.99
  • los nummer voor de datum 23-05-2015$1.99
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  • los nummer voor de datum 30-05-2015$1.99
  • los nummer voor de datum 06-06-2015$1.99
  • los nummer voor de datum 13-06-2015$1.99
  • los nummer voor de datum 20-06-2015$1.99
  • los nummer voor de datum 27-06-2015$1.99
12 purchases

Blendle

Subscriptions9
  • Blendle Premium1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium$8.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium met trial1 Month trial$9.491 Month
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  • Premium met trial3 Months trial$9.491 Month
  • Blendle Premium met trial14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium maandelijks1 Month trial$10.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium$11.491 Month
  • Blendle Premium met trial7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium Yearly1 Month trial$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • Opwaarderen Credits$2.99
  • Opwaarderen 100 Credits$4.99
  • Top up$9.99

Questions

Is De Stentor free?
De Stentor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blendle free?
Blendle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, De Stentor or Blendle?
Blendle is rated higher. De Stentor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Blendle averages 4.1 from 57 ratings.
Do De Stentor or Blendle have ads?
Neither De Stentor nor Blendle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, De Stentor or Blendle?
De Stentor ships an update every 4 months, and Blendle every 3 weeks. Most recently, De Stentor was updated on October 12, 2026 and Blendle on October 18, 2026.

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