Quality degradation at Blinkist: Big Ideas in 15 Min  
Users report higher volume of Quality Issues than usual
51
fair

Blinkist: Big Ideas in 15 Min | unitQ Score

The unitQ score is the fraction of public feedback data (iOS & Android) that mentions quality issues.
100 = No Issues. 50 = Some Issues. 0 = All Issues
-6 Points Past 30 Days
Category: Education
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Android unitQ Score
Android User Feedback
71%
Android
472 Reports
iOS unitQ Score
iOS User Feedback
29%
iOS
190 Reports
User Feedback
29%
iOS
190 Reports
71%
Android
472 Reports
Blinkist: Big Ideas in 15 Min - Latest Quality Issues
Android
Dec 17, 2024
I tried for multiple days to get the Black Friday deal and just kept getting the same "error retrieving information from server" message. I emailed customer service 2 weeks ago. since then I've received 7 marketing emails for increasingly more expensive "deals," but no actual response beyond the initial "sorry, we're busy" autoresponse. I've uninstalled the app and will continue with my steady diet of ebooks and audiobooks from my public library.
Android
Dec 17, 2024
There's no free version of the app like you said, it's just a free trial , there was absolutely no access to read or listen to anything without the pay subscription.
Android
Dec 17, 2024
I can't login with my google or facebook accounts. An error message is displayed that there's an unforeseen issue! on Samsung Galaxy S24
iOS
Dec 17, 2024
auto subscription don't sign up to free trial
Did not want to sign up for a yearly subscription $169 later, please refund me!
Android
Dec 18, 2024
I love this modern marketing, where the app is free to download, but to use the app properly i have to pay a subscription. This is the case here too. Just a few summaries of books you can read for free
iOS
Dec 18, 2024
Awesome idea, great execution, just oooonnnne thing
Everything bar one is amazing about this app, the idea of just works amazingly! But, the subscription model. I don't mind needing to pay a 100 something a year, but the lack of options to pay that amount kinda kills it for me. Im happy paying 2.30 a week, but a huge charge of 160 something up front just doesn't work.
iOS
Dec 18, 2024
Ingenious concept with room for improvement
Brilliant for people with little time, great content. But: written part is often neglected, sometimes contains errors, and above all I miss an important feature in my opinion: the synchronization between writing and audio. See Spotify with lyrics. With this I could easily increase the speed to 1.5 and save additional time. Instead, not even the chapter-by-chapter dubbing works, which is a bit stupid if you like to read along and sometimes lose the thread. The normal price is a bit high, but the Black Friday deals are top 😉
iOS
Dec 18, 2024
Attention subscription trap - solved
Update 18.12.24 Ticket submitted Subscription cancelled and payment refunded. ———- After a year of subscription, a 12-month extension came at a much higher price without any prior reminder. At the same time, I received an email from the managing director in English, asking me to advertise his product in my company. During the cancellation, there was a pop-up about a Black Friday discount of 80%, which of course did not apply to me.
Android
Dec 18, 2024
The app itself is decent on phone but terrible on Android Auto. If you populate a library, whether downloaded or otherwise, the Blinks don't show up. You can only select 'Episodes' or have a random book pushed to you. Ridiculous.
Blinkist: Big Ideas in 15 Min - Product Description
Where do the world’s smartest people get their ideas? From great books & podcasts! Blinkist transforms the key insights of 6,500+ bestselling nonfiction books & popular podcasts into powerful explainers you can read or listen to in 15 minutes.

Over 26 million users use us as a tool on the most valuable & challenging journey known: reaching their potential.

GET THE KEY INSIGHTS FROM 6,500+ BESTSELLING NONFICTION BOOKS & PODCASTS
• Blinks: Read & listen to insights from top titles in 15 min
• Shortcasts: Get to the heart of popular podcasts in 15 min
• Sharpen your professional skills with the best business books & podcasts
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• Discover new perspectives with bestsellers on economics, science, history & culture
• Find inspiration with the latest trends & ideas in your professional field

ENJOY BOTH AUDIO & TEXT
• Listen to audible versions of our book insights to easily fit learning into your day
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• Learn hands-free at the gym, in the car, or doing chores with Autoplay
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• Get access to 6,500+ of nonfiction audiobooks at a special discounted price
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ENJOY PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS & EXPERT-CURATED LISTS
• Always know what to read or listen to next—we’ll suggest titles based on your interests & history
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BENEFIT FROM A HUMAN TOUCH
• Focus only on top nonfiction books—our editorial team carefully selects every book
• Listen to Shortcasts created with the podcast creators for exclusive insights
• Enjoy lovingly written summaries of key ideas by experts with a passion for explaining complex topics in simple, beautiful language

LEARN THE WAY SCIENCE INTENDED
• Thanks to a format based on neuroscientific research you'll quickly make headway
• Understand easily through crystal clear language & short, powerful content

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Get right to the heart of popular podcasts & hidden gems with our exclusive Shortcasts—15min key insights from podcasts produced in collaboration with podcast creators!

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IN THE PRESS

"Blinkist is an intriguing new app that encourages you to read more nonfiction books... It’s a fun and fascinating way to discover new and interesting topics” -The New York Times

“There is no such thing as too much knowledge. If you would like to expand your horizons, but don’t have the time to read, Blinkist is a speedy and convenient way of learning” -TheNextWeb

"Blinkist offers a terrific service—great ideas distilled down to their very essence. For those of us who are deeply curious about new ideas on success, happiness, innovation, progress and more, it’s a great start." -Forbes

“The audio feature is an awesome way to dive into a book while folding laundry or cooking a meal.” -BuzzFeed

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HOW IT WORKS:

Getting started is simple. Download the Blinkist app now & sign up for a free 7-day trial. We have monthly & annual plans available.

With Blinkist Premium you’ll have access to:
•  6,500+ key insight summaries
•  audible versions of all book key insights
•  full-length audiobooks at a special member price
•  personalized recommendations from the Blinkist editors
•  all formats audible offline: book & podcast key insights, plus audiobooks
•  a send-to-Kindle feature
•  syncing your highlights with Evernote

If you choose the Blinkist Basic plan you can still read 1 title selected by us, every day. Ready to make headway? Download Blinkist today!

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