# Blind vs The Free Press

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Free Press at 83% against Blind's 11%. The Free Press also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Blind's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blind sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and The Free Press sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Free Press holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Blind's written reviews are positive against 83% of The Free Press's.

Blind ships an update every 2 weeks, The Free Press monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blind | The Free Press |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-anonymous-work-network/id737534965/reviews) | **[4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-free-press/id6742335623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews | **83.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | #104 |
| Size | 126 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Teamblind inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/737534968) | [Runaway Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797850726) |

## What reviewers say

### Blind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-anonymous-work-network/id737534965)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Connect anonymously with verified employees from top companies to discuss work-life challenges, career advice, and job opportunities. Share insights, compare salaries, and read company reviews in a secure, professional community.

**Highlights:** Anonymous professional discussions, Industry-specific forums, Company-specific forums, Salary comparison tool, Job board and interview prep, Company reviews, Direct messaging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clean Feed | $5.99 | per month |
| 20 B | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 B | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 B | $6.99 | one-time |
| 60 B | $9.99 | one-time |
| 130 B | $14.99 | one-time |
| 130 B | $19.99 | one-time |
| 293 B | $29.99 | one-time |
| 350 B | $39.99 | one-time |
| 350 B | $44.99 | one-time |
| 900 B | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for inside company info
- 💡 Allows anonymous discussions
- ⭐ Life-changing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Toxic community and moderation issues
- 🔍 Limited accessibility (US/SK only)
- 🔒 Work email verification concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app experience
- 💬 Overwhelming negativity and trolling

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing during search
- Inconsistent navigation and UI issues
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved moderation and community guidelines
- Global accessibility


### The Free Press

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-free-press/id6742335623)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · News, #170 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Access investigative journalism and provocative commentary on current events. Read articles, listen to podcasts, and watch video investigations. Connect with a community of curious minds.

**Highlights:** Read investigative stories and commentary, Listen to articles and podcasts, Watch video investigations and livestreams, Browse topics and columnists, Receive notifications on preferred subjects

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $359.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Centralized and comprehensive
- 🗣️ Diverse perspectives
- ✍️ High-quality journalism
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sign-in issues
- 🔒 Subscription recognition problems
- 💡 Lack of dark mode

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in not working
- Inability to access paid content despite subscription

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved sign-in and subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blind free?

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

### Is The Free Press free?

The Free Press is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blind or The Free Press?

The Free Press is rated higher. Blind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while The Free Press averages 4.9 from 15K ratings.

### Do Blind or The Free Press have ads?

Blind shows ads; The Free Press does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blind or The Free Press?

Blind ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Free Press monthly. Most recently, Blind was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Free Press on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blind or The Free Press?

Blind currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and The Free Press at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*