THE BLADE has 24 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.4 stars from 546 ratings.
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The Blade Apps.
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About THE BLADE
THE BLADE is a news & magazines app developed by The Blade Apps.
Install Statistics
THE BLADE has been installed 24 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 110 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 freely available from Google Play. The app size is 37.84 MB. The latest version available is 5.4.21. The last update was on September 16, 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 since October 2017.
Description by The Blade Apps(from Google Play)
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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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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Technologies used by THE BLADE
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Frequently asked questions about THE BLADE
Is THE BLADE free?
Yes. THE BLADE is free on Google Play.
Is THE BLADE still available?
Yes. THE BLADE is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 16, 2026.
Does THE BLADE contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists THE BLADE as containing ads.
What Android version does THE BLADE require?
THE BLADE runs on Android 6.0 and higher.
How large is THE BLADE?
THE BLADE is 37.84 MB.
Is THE BLADE suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of THE BLADE as suitable for everyone.
How many times has THE BLADE been installed?
Google Play lists 10,000+ installs for THE BLADE.
How do people rate THE BLADE?
THE BLADE scores 3.37 out of 5 stars, from 546 ratings on Google Play.
Who made THE BLADE?
THE BLADE was developed by The Blade Apps. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.
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