# Blendle vs dot.LA

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blendle | dot.LA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blendle/id947936149/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotla/id6482981727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blendle](https://appshunter.io/developer/931456255) | [HouseVenture Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713006258) |

## 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 |


### dot.LA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotla/id6482981727)

Stay informed about the Los Angeles tech and startup ecosystem. Access essential news, event updates, and in-depth analysis trusted by thousands of users.

**Highlights:** LA tech and startup news, Event updates, Deep dives and analysis, Trusted by 17,000+ users, Focus on the LA ecosystem

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blendle free?

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

### Is dot.LA free?

dot.LA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blendle or dot.LA?

dot.LA is rated higher. Blendle averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while dot.LA averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Blendle or dot.LA have ads?

Neither Blendle nor dot.LA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blendle or dot.LA?

Blendle ships an update every 3 weeks, and dot.LA every 2 months. Most recently, Blendle was updated on September 22, 2026 and dot.LA on July 18, 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.*