THE BLADE

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THE BLADE is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Toledo Blade. Rated 4.0/5 from 2,118 ratings. Requires iOS 15.6. Updated September 23, 2026.

Rating: 4.0; 2.1K ratings
Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 73 MB; Age 12+
Updated: Sep 23; 2026 · v5.4.21

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About THE BLADE

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.

Ratings & reviews

4.0

2.1K ratings

5 ★ 55% 4 ★ 20% 3 ★ 9% 2 ★ 5% 1 ★ 11%

What’s new

Version 5.4.21 · Updated September 23, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements for a smoother, more reliable app experience.

App privacy

The developer, Toledo Blade, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Diagnostics: Crash Data

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
Usage Data: Product Interaction
Contact Info: Email Address, Name

Used for: Analytics, App Functionality

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

Usage Data: Advertising Data
Diagnostics: Crash Data

Used for: Analytics

App details

THE BLADE is a free News app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Toledo Blade. It is rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2,118 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 15.6 or later and is 73 MB to download. It was first released on October 9, 2017 and last updated on September 23, 2026.

Category: News
Rating: 4.0 / 5 (2,118 ratings)
Price: Free
Version: 5.4.21
Size: 73 MB
Requires: iOS 15.6 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English
Age rating: 12+
Released: October 9, 2017
Last updated: September 23, 2026
Developer: Toledo Blade

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