The eCourier vs THE BLADE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The eCourier
Access a digital replica of a daily print newspaper, featuring local news, sports, weather, and obituaries. This app is available for iOS devices and is included with a digital membership.
- Digital newspaper replica
- Local news coverage
- Sports updates
- Weather forecasts
- Obituaries section
- iOS device compatibility
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The eCourier is an exact digital replica of The Courier’s daily print newspaper with all your favorite local news, sports, weather, obituaries, etc. now available on iOS device. Enjoy this app today as part of your digital membership.
THE BLADE
Access trusted, timely, and comprehensive news coverage from the Toledo area's leading source. Stay informed about local news, politics, sports, and entertainment with engaging content from award-winning journalists. Connect with your community through impactful stories and insightful commentary.
- Trusted local news source
- Award-winning journalism
- Local news and politics
- Sports and entertainment coverage
- Community connection stories
- Future-forward news experience
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Why Choose The Blade App? Trusted Source: Count on the leading news source in the Toledo area, for accurate, timely, and comprehensive news coverage produced by award-winning journalists. Engaging Content: From local news and politics to sports and entertainment, our award-winning journalism offers something for everyone in the region. Community Connection: Keep connected to your community with news that impacts your life, insightful commentary, and stories that celebrate the spirit of our area. Future-Forward News Experience The Blade app leads the way in transforming news delivery for the digital era. We are committed to merging the integrity and depth of traditional journalism with the innovation and accessibility of today's technology. Join us on this journey to stay informed, engaged, and connected. Update your app or download today to explore the ultimate news experience in the Toledo area and beyond.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: THE BLADE at 4.0 against The eCourier's 3.2. THE BLADE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months). The eCourier's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 23%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
THE BLADE holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THE BLADE has 2.1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of The eCourier's written reviews are positive against 23% of THE BLADE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
The eCourier ships an update every 15 months, THE BLADE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The eCourier | THE BLADE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (13 ratings) | 4.0 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 22.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Findlay Publishing Company | Toledo Blade |
Customer experience
The eCourier
THE BLADE
Bugs and requests
The eCourier
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
THE BLADE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sections fail to load
- App freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent performance
- Forced updates with no delay option
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to adjust text size
- Vertical display option
- Search functionality
- Archiving of past editions
- Improved photo viewing experience
In-app purchases
The eCourier
No in-app purchases
THE BLADE
No in-app purchases
