# Blendle vs Libelle.nl

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blendle | Libelle.nl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blendle/id947936149/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libellenl/id1544786138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blendle](https://appshunter.io/developer/931456255) | [DPG Media Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/392582240) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Libelle.nl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libellenl/id1544786138)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Libelle Digitaal Premium Maand | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*