# Auto Tech Review vs Blendle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blendle at every 3 weeks against Auto Tech Review's every 4 months. Auto Tech Review's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auto Tech Review sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year 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.

Auto Tech Review ships an update every 4 months, Blendle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto Tech Review | Blendle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blendle/id947936149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **57** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [Blendle](https://appshunter.io/developer/931456255) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto Tech Review

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-tech-review/id580108716)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Tech Review 30 | $7.99 | per year |
| Auto Tech Review September 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tech Review November 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tech Review February 2013 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tech Review March 2013 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tech Review July 2013 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tech Review May 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tech Review September 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tech Review March 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jan 2021 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Blendle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blendle/id947936149)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blendle Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Blendle Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Blendle Premium met trial | $9.49 | per month |
| Premium met trial | $9.49 | per month |
| Blendle Premium met trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Blendle Premium maandelijks | $10.99 | per month |
| Blendle Premium | $11.49 | per month |
| Blendle Premium met trial | $12.99 | per month |
| Blendle Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Opwaarderen Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Opwaarderen 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top up | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Tech Review free?

Auto Tech Review is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blendle free?

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

### Do Auto Tech Review or Blendle have ads?

Neither Auto Tech Review nor Blendle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auto Tech Review or Blendle?

Auto Tech Review ships an update every 4 months, and Blendle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Auto Tech Review was updated on September 12, 2026 and Blendle on September 30, 2026.

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