Comparison

Blendle vs Libelle.nl

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

Head to head
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/

About

Libelle.nl

This app offers daily inspiration, personal stories, and entertainment for women. Access articles, podcasts, videos, and puzzles to stay informed and relaxed. Enjoy a mix of lifestyle, health, fashion, and cultural content.

Highlights
  • Daily articles on lifestyle, health, beauty, and entertainment
  • Podcasts with interviews and personal stories
  • Videos with tips and entertainment
  • Variety of puzzles including sudoku and word searches
  • In-app digital subscription options
  • Access to premium content for subscribers
Features
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Libelle is dé app voor vrouwen: inspirerend, persoonlijk en dichtbij. Met artikelen, podcasts, video's en puzzels biedt Libelle elke dag iets nieuws om te lezen, luisteren, kijken en ontspannen. Libelle is al meer dan 90 jaar het grootste vrouwenmerk van Nederland. Laat je raken door prachtige persoonlijke verhalen, blijf op de hoogte van maatschappelijke trends, en vind inspiratie voor elk moment van de dag. Start jouw dag met de Libelle-app en ontdek gezondheidsnieuws, mode- en culitrends of een fijne boekentip. In deze app: *Lezen: Dagelijks actuele artikelen en inspirerende verhalen over onderwerpen als lifestyle, gezondheid, beauty en entertainment. *Luisteren: Podcasts met boeiende interviews, persoonlijke verhalen en inspirerende onderwerpen. *Kijken: Video's met de leukste tips, mooiste verhalen en entertainment waar je van houdt. *Puzzelen: Een grote variatie aan puzzels zoals sudoku's, woordzoekers en kruiswoordpuzzels. Abonnee of geen abonnee? Lees, luister en kijk gratis mooie artikelen, video's, puzzels en podcasts. Als abonnee van ons magazine krijg je in de app daarnaast ook nog onbeperkt toegang tot premium artikelen door eenvoudig in te loggen. Geen abonnee van de papieren Libelle? Kies voor een digitaal abonnement en geniet van alle exclusieve content in de app. Met de Libelle-app beleef je Libelle waar en wanneer je maar wilt! -------------------------- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.dpgmedia.nl/nl/document/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Blendle4 screens
Libelle.nl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blendle at 69% against Libelle.nl's 0%. Blendle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (57 vs 3). Libelle.nl's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Blendle sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Libelle.nl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Libelle.nl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. 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 complicate that: 69% of Blendle's written reviews are positive against 0% of Libelle.nl's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blendle ships an update every 3 weeks, Libelle.nl every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blendle versus Libelle.nl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlendleLibelle.nl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (57 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB43 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBlendleDPG Media Services

Customer experience

Blendle

All ratings57 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative20.3%

Libelle.nl

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

Libelle.nl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Blendle

Subscriptions9
  • Blendle Premium1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium$8.991 Month
  • Blendle Premium met trial1 Month trial$9.491 Month
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  • Premium met trial3 Months trial$9.491 Month
  • 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
  • Blendle Premium Yearly1 Month trial$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • Opwaarderen Credits$2.99
  • Opwaarderen 100 Credits$4.99
  • Top up$9.99
1 purchases

Libelle.nl

Subscriptions1
  • Libelle Digitaal Premium Maand$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Blendle free?
Blendle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Libelle.nl free?
Libelle.nl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blendle or Libelle.nl?
Libelle.nl is rated higher. Blendle averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Libelle.nl averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Blendle or Libelle.nl have ads?
Libelle.nl shows ads; Blendle does not.
Which is updated more often, Blendle or Libelle.nl?
Blendle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Libelle.nl every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blendle was updated on October 10, 2026 and Libelle.nl on October 4, 2026.

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