# Mathematics Today vs Blendle

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blendle at free with in-app purchases against Mathematics Today's subscription. Blendle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (57 vs 3). Mathematics Today's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathematics Today sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Mathematics Today against 4.1 for Blendle. 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 are what separate them: 100% of Mathematics Today's written reviews are positive against 69% of Blendle's.

Mathematics Today ships an update every 7 months, Blendle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathematics Today | Blendle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathematics-today/id583701931/reviews) | **[4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blendle/id947936149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 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

### Mathematics Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathematics-today/id583701931)

This app offers in-depth articles on mathematical concepts, theories, and problem-solving. It also explores the history and culture of mathematics, making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts alike. Stay updated with the latest trends and prepare for competitive exams.

**Highlights:** In-depth mathematical concepts and theories, Problem-solving puzzles and challenges, Mathematical history and culture articles, Content for competitive exam preparation (JEE, Olympiads), Monthly issues with latest trends, Career insights and quizzes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mathematics Today | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Mathematics Today | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Mathematics Today October 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathematics Today November 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathematics Today December 2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathematics Today - January 2013 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathematics Today February 2013 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathematics Today May 2013 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathematics Today July 2013 | $0.99 | 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fair price per article
- 💡 Access to diverse articles
- 👍 Good for discovering new content
- 👍 Generous refund policy
- 👍 Supports quality journalism

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function is poor
- 🐛 Language availability issues (Dutch focus)
- 🐛 Account deletion and refund problems
- 🐛 Difficulty topping up balance
- 🐛 Some articles have poor readability/formatting

**Reported bugs**

- Account deleted without notice
- Refunds not processed
- App crashes or freezes
- Images and captions not displayed correctly
- Text overlapping or unreadable

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- Improved search functionality
- More international and Belgian publications
- Ability to save/export articles (PDF)
- Integration with Pocket/e-readers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathematics Today free?

Mathematics Today 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, Mathematics Today or Blendle?

Blendle is rated higher. Mathematics Today averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Blendle averages 4.1 from 57 ratings.

### Do Mathematics Today or Blendle have ads?

Neither Mathematics Today nor Blendle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mathematics Today or Blendle?

Mathematics Today ships an update every 7 months, and Blendle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mathematics Today was updated on October 14, 2026 and Blendle on October 14, 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.*