THE BLADE

5.4.20

The Blade Apps

3.37

545 reviews

10,000+
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3.37 · 545 reviews · 10,000+ downloads

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About THE BLADE

THE BLADE is a news & magazines app developed by The Blade Apps.

Download Statistics

THE BLADE has been downloaded 24 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 100 times.

User Ratings

THE BLADE is rated 3.37 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 550 ratings.

App Information

THE BLADE is FREE to download. The APK download size is 38.27 MB. The latest version available is 5.4.20. The last update was on July 3, 2026.

Technical Requirements

THE BLADE requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play October 2017.

Description

Why Choose The Blade App?

Trusted Source: Count on the leading news source in the Toledo area, for accurate, timely, and comprehensive news coverage produced by award-winning journalists.

Engaging Content: From local news and politics to sports and entertainment, our award-winning journalism offers something for everyone in the region.

Community Connection: Keep connected to your community with news that impacts your life, insightful commentary, and stories that celebrate the spirit of our area.

Future-Forward News Experience

The Blade app leads the way in transforming news delivery for the digital era. We are committed to merging the integrity and depth of traditional journalism with the innovation and accessibility of today's technology. Join us on this journey to stay informed, engaged, and connected.

Update your app or download today to explore the ultimate news experience in the Toledo area and beyond.

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More data about THE BLADE

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	24 thousand
Recent downloads	100
Rating	3.37 based on 550 ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	5.4.20
APK size	38.3 MB
Number of libraries	47
Designed for Android	6.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	Contains ads

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THE BLADE has been downloaded 24 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been downloaded 100 times.

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Comments on THE BLADE for Android

★★★★★ Susan H. Smith · Jan 21, 2023

Well. I have to say I really do like it. At first, I thought Oh NO. Lol, but it is so much easier to read than the actual paper Blade. I don't have to flip the pages to read a whole article. So it is much nicer than I imagined. I definitely do like it, and I give it a thumbs up.

★★★★★ Mike Hagan · Jun 27, 2022

The paper is easy to read, and convenient because I travel a lot. Always get my local news right on my phone.

★★★★☆ Karen J-W · Jun 18, 2026

I finally figured out how to stop the loading fonts' fiasco. On my android phone I have to use the close all function and tap the Blade app again and digital edition loads immediately. It's stupid to have to do this but what can you do? I need the local news

★★☆☆☆ Amy Lehman · Jul 21, 2026

The latest update of this app made it worse. It now won't load the current days paper at all. I have to go to the menu and tap on "editions" and tap the day and close and re-open the app MULTIPLE times before I get the days paper. This is the worst app I have ever dealt with. What is the Blade doing with all their money??!! Obviously not paying the right people to make their app work correctly.

★☆☆☆☆ Michael Baas · Aug 24, 2025

This app does not work 90% of the time. It usually opens and doesn't get farther than a black screen, or it gets stuck with the message that it is downloading fonts. The only way I can get it to work is uninstalled and reinstall every time which takes up most newspaper reading time. It's a waste of the monthly subscription fee I'm paying.

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