Blendle vs dot.LA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Curated article selection
- Personalized recommendations
- Audio versions of articles
- Magazine archives
- Pay-per-article option
- Subscription model
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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/
dot.LA
Stay informed about the Los Angeles tech and startup ecosystem. Access essential news, event updates, and in-depth analysis trusted by thousands of users.
- LA tech and startup news
- Event updates
- Deep dives and analysis
- Trusted by 17,000+ users
- Focus on the LA ecosystem
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Join 17,000+ users who trust dot.LA to bring the most important news, events, and deep dives on the LA tech and startup scene.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: dot.LA at 5.0 against Blendle's 4.1. dot.LA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Blendle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (57 vs 5). On price, ads 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. Blendle sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. dot.LA asks for nothing beyond the download.
dot.LA 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Blendle ships an update every 3 weeks, dot.LA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blendle | dot.LA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (57 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blendle | HouseVenture Inc. |
Customer experience
Blendle
dot.LA
In-app purchases
Blendle
- 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
- Opwaarderen Credits$2.99
- Opwaarderen 100 Credits$4.99
- Top up$9.99
dot.LA
No in-app purchases









