Comparison

Blendle vs De Correspondent

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

De Correspondent

Features
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De missie van De Correspondent is om zo veel mogelijk mensen dieper inzicht te geven in hoe de wereld werkt. Zodat je niet alleen weet wat er gebeurt, maar ook waarom het gebeurt. Een missie die urgenter is dan ooit. Als lid van De Correspondent lees, luister en kijk je onze verhalen nu in de app: - Lees iedere werkdag nieuwe verhalen - Luister voorgelezen verhalen en podcasts - Kijk beeldverhalen en video’s De Correspondent maakt onafhankelijke journalistiek, volledig advertentievrij. Meer weten over onze journalistieke missie? Ga naar decorrespondent.nl of neem contact op met ons ledenteam via post@decorrespondent.nl. Tevreden over de app? Laat dan een review achter.

Screenshots

Blendle4 screens
De Correspondent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: De Correspondent at none against Blendle's 12. Blendle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. De Correspondent asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blendle ships an update every 3 weeks, De Correspondent every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blendle versus De Correspondent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlendleDe Correspondent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB9 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBlendleDe Correspondent

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
None

De Correspondent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blendle free?
Blendle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is De Correspondent free?
De Correspondent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blendle or De Correspondent have ads?
Neither Blendle nor De Correspondent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blendle or De Correspondent?
Blendle ships an update every 3 weeks, and De Correspondent every 3 months. Most recently, Blendle was updated on September 22, 2026 and De Correspondent on September 23, 2026.

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