Comparison

Campaign Middle East vs Blendle

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

Head to head
About

Campaign Middle East

Features
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Campaign ME is the Middle East edition of the UK’s leading magazine for the advertising and media industry. Our aim is to champion creativity and best practice and to act as a constructive forum for debate in the midst of an ever-evolving media landscape. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Three months subscription - $8.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Six months subscription - $16.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $23.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

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

Campaign Middle East4 screens
Blendle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blendle at every 3 weeks against Campaign Middle East's every 12 months. Campaign Middle East's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Campaign Middle East sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 3 months and Blendle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Campaign Middle East ships an update every 12 months, Blendle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Campaign Middle East versus Blendle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCampaign Middle EastBlendle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Blendle

Bugs and requests

Campaign Middle East

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

29 purchases

Campaign Middle East

Subscriptions3
  • Campaign Middle East$8.993 Months
  • Campaign Middle East$16.996 Months
  • Campaign Middle East$23.991 Year
One-time26
  • Campaign Middle East May 3 2015$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East May 17 2015$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East March 20, 2016$3.99
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  • Campaign Middle East June 26 2016$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East December 18 2016$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East April 16, 2017$3.99
  • Issue 320$3.99
  • Issue 321$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East3 variants$3.99
  • Issue 325$3.99
  • Issue 326$3.99
  • Issue 328$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East - Issue 356$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East - Issue 354$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East - Issue 352$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East - Issue 349$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East - Issue 347$3.99
  • Issue 344$3.99
  • Issue 340$3.99
  • Issue 338$3.99
  • Campaign Middle East Issue 337$3.99
  • Issue 336$3.99
  • Campaign ME- Issue 334$3.99
  • Issue 333$3.99
  • Issue 331$3.99
  • Issue 330$3.99
10 purchases

Blendle

Subscriptions7
  • Blendle Premium$8.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium met trial1 Month trial$9.491 Month
  • Premium met trial3 Months trial$9.491 Month
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  • 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
One-time3
  • Opwaarderen Credits$2.99
  • Opwaarderen 100 Credits$4.99
  • Top up$9.99

Questions

Is Campaign Middle East free?
Campaign Middle East is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blendle free?
Blendle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Campaign Middle East or Blendle have ads?
Neither Campaign Middle East nor Blendle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Campaign Middle East or Blendle?
Campaign Middle East ships an update every 12 months, and Blendle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Campaign Middle East was updated on November 3, 2026 and Blendle on November 11, 2026.

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