# AllSides - Balanced News — Bias ratings & balanced news

> Balanced news and media bias ratings from left, center, and right sources. (iPhone/iPad app by AllSides, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allsides-balanced-news/id1535521873 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AllSides, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535521875)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 295 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allsides-balanced-news/id1535521873/reviews.md

## What is AllSides?

Don’t be fooled by media bias, fake news and misinformation. AllSides provides balanced news and media bias ratings.

Get news from The New York Times, Fox News, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, The Daily Caller and hundreds more, all in one place. Instantly see the best political news coverage from the left, center and right.

Compare headlines side-by-side to get the full story. It’s the best and fastest way to avoid being misled by partisan media. 
800+ Media Bias Ratings reveal the political leaning of any outlet. 
Quickly find news and information on 100+ different topics.

We make the political bias of hundreds of news sources transparent, so you can easily identify different perspectives and avoid being manipulated by partisan media. 

The AllSides app features:

Balanced News and Headline Roundups. Compare stories from the left, center, and right, side-by-side so you can get diverse perspectives, spot media bias, and think for yourself.
Media Bias Ratings. 800+ media bias ratings reveal the political leaning of any news outlet. Add your voice to the ratings.
Topics and Issues. Quickly find news and information on 100+ different topics.
Perspectives Blog. Media Bias Alerts, commentary and analysis to help you explore media literacy, political polarization, bias, filter bubbles, and more.

Bias is natural, but hidden media bias misleads and divides us. By providing a balanced newsfeed informed by hundreds of media bias ratings, AllSides frees people from one-sided information bubbles so they can better understand the world — and each other.

## Key features

- Balanced news and headline roundups
- Side-by-side story comparison
- 800+ media bias ratings
- News on 100+ topics
- Perspectives blog with analysis
- Identify political leaning of outlets

## Chart rankings

- #151 in Top Free · News (US App Store)
- #80 in Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of AllSides?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Balanced news coverage
- 🔍 Provides multiple perspectives on news stories
- 📚 Helps break out of echo chambers
- 🤝 Unbiased and fair approach

**Cons**

- 🐛 Navigation issues (no back button)
- 🔌 Buggy app performance (crashes, freezes)
- 💻 Limited content available in the app
- 🔍 Bias ratings not always accurate

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bias page not functioning properly
- Inability to go back to main screen after reading an article
- App crashes when searching for certain topics

**Most requested features**

- Home screen widget
- Improved navigation and article browsing
- More news sources and global coverage
- Customizable bias ratings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allsides-balanced-news/id1535521873/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not unbiased

*2026-05-08, version 2.2.1*

Not unbiased. Has a liberal lean and doesn’t present breaking news either. Beware of their algorithm.

### 5/5 — AllSides

*2026-02-27, version 2.2.1*

A breath of fresh air

### 2/5 — Going down hill

*2026-01-01, version 2.2.1*

When I first started using the app it was good there was some adds on some stories. Now I can’t even read a paragraph with out the same video add trying to hijack my screen . I can close the add time after time and it just pops right back up making reading impossible! I do like how they rate the sources a lot tho.

### 2/5 — Switched to Ground News

*2025-10-24*

I have been over the all sides app for a while now but only recently found a better substitute. The app continually glitches out by highlighting certain text in white and blending other text in with the dark background, making it totally unreadable. The app will often go for days without updating, forcing me to rely on biased internet searches for news. I like the presentation of multiple biases, but the write-ups are inconsistent and oftentimes exclude one side or the other. The write-ups have started to become more biased in that they have begun to use some of the keywords they like to call out in sensationalized articles. Also, their AI write-ups are often full of typos, a sign of another company diving into AI “because it’s cool” rather than having a plan or the knowledge of how to use it.

Really wish they could have moved forward and improved because I liked the app for years, but at this point Ground News has proven to be the better option.

### 1/5 — App stopped working

*2025-10-15, version 2.1.4*

App has not worked for a while now with no fix or resolution in sight. Guess it’s back to cnn and fox news

### 1/5 — Down

*2025-10-15, version 2.1.4*

Been down for 3 days, not sure what’s going on but the website says it’s backend stuff

### 5/5 — Love the news

*2025-10-13, version 2.1.4*

For some reason, the app is broken now on my iPhone. I rebooted my phone, I uninstalled and reinstalled the app, and it is still broken. Not sure how else to fix it.

### 2/5 — Like the News Info, App is Meh

*2025-09-21, version 2.1.4*

Not a bad source of news. I like how AllSides writes a simple narrative of how each leaning news org writes their piece and highlights the difference between left and right news reporting.

I have two problems though hence the 2 star review.

First is opening an article is done internally through the app browser. I wish it would open via your phone browser because there’s so many ads.

Second, I’m not longer able to access the app or the website in a foreign country. It says I’ve been banned but gives no specific reason. I travel a lot for work and this is extremely unfortunate.

### 2/5 — Only magnifies mainstream media bias

*2025-09-15*

I’ve used this app for several years and become more and more disappointed by it, to the point where I’ve decided to delete it and switch to another news aggregator. Unfortunately, by surveying all the major news outlets and compiling and summarizing the most-covered stories, AllSides is only magnifying the biases of the mainstream media. Dramatic stories which the media tends to over-cover such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the minute dealings of Donald Trump’s life, the Epstein files etc. fill your newsfeed while those under-covered, such as the genocide in Gaza, the Big Beautiful Bill’s effect on SNAP and other social programs, and other political decisions that have a real impact on your life, are totally lacking. For example, at this moment AllSides has five different headlines up about Charlie Kirk, from “Suspected Kirk Killer Tyler Robinson Lived with Transgender Romantic Partner” to “Was Kirk Practicing Politics the Right Way?” Meanwhile Netanyahu’s announcement that Israel is planning to occupy all of Gaza wasn’t covered at all. At first I thought that at least the comparison of perspectives on these issues would be interesting and enlightening. But most of the time it falls into simple, predictable tropes and talking points we’re all too familiar with. I don’t think most Americans need AllSides to tell them that Republicans think immigrants are stealing their jobs and Democrats disagree. Lastly, AllSides was very quick to hop on the AI bandwagon, which noticeably affected the nuance and even veracity of their summaries. (There have been several summaries I’ve seen where information has been unequivocally incorrect.) If you’re somehow able to avoid all the content being shouted at you from TV screens, grocery store check-out lanes and social media the AllSides newsfeed might be new and interesting to you. But I’d hope that people come to this app looking for a place with truly balanced, real-world, life-affecting news, and unfortunately that is no longer what it is offering.

### 2/5 — I love this app but it stopped working :(

*2025-09-11, version 2.1.4*

Hi! I love this app. I think it’s better than Ground News. But recently it’s had a bug where I don’t see the full stories anymore with the All Sides overview and the covering from different sources. All I see now are individual stories with their bias ratings. I think it happened with the last update. Please fix! I would give it five stars for sure if it was how it used to be!

## Frequently asked questions about AllSides

### What does the AllSides app do?

The AllSides app provides balanced news by aggregating headlines from left, center, and right-leaning sources. It also offers media bias ratings for over 800 news outlets, allowing users to compare stories side-by-side and understand different perspectives on over 100 topics.

### How does the app help users understand media bias?

The app features over 800 media bias ratings that reveal the political leaning of news outlets. Users can compare headlines from various sources on the same topic, making it easier to spot partisan slant and avoid misinformation.

### Is the AllSides app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to balanced news and media bias ratings. While the core functionality is free, there may be in-app purchases available for additional features or content.

### What kind of news can I find on AllSides?

You can find news and information on over 100 different topics from a wide range of sources, including The New York Times, Fox News, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. The app specifically highlights coverage from the left, center, and right to provide a balanced view.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for individuals who want to consume news critically, understand different political viewpoints, and avoid being misled by one-sided or fake news. It's for anyone interested in media literacy and gaining a comprehensive understanding of current events.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.2 — 2026-07-23

logo asset update

### 2.2.1 — 2025-11-20

- Improved Bias tab loading
- New “Clear Cache” option in Settings
- Updated core app libraries
- Improved compatibility on newer Android devices
- Fixed onboarding screen issue on Android

### 2.1.4 — 2025-06-26

- asset update
- iphone 16 navigation fix

### 2.1.3 — 2025-02-05

- update app details

### 2.1.2 — 2024-02-08

- update Hot Topics

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