Beehive News

Beehive News

For real independent thinkers

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14 reviews
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  • May 6, 2023
  • July 8, 2026

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This news platform offers unbiased article ratings from diverse sources, helping users identify media bias and find reliable information. It uses AI and user input for assessments, categorizes articles by relevance, and presents balanced perspectives.

Article ratings and assessments
AI-powered bias detection
Smart User Ratings
Categorized trending news
Summarized news stories
Balanced political spectrum view
Unfiltered news feed
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What's New in Beehive News

2.1.15

July 8, 2026

Beehive News is the only news rating app in the world that analyses each news article individually. This version includes the new Beehive News Digests.

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$1.991 Month
3 Months trial
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In-App Purchases

$0.99

UK Premium Plan

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User reviews

Flawed Algorithm with Systemic Selection Bias

While the app markets itself as an objective, AI-driven media analysis tool, it suffers from a severe structural bias. The platform repeatedly gives low ratings to articles reporting on Islamophobia, arbitrarily penalizing them for lacking "context" or relying on a "victimhood narrative." Concurrently, it rewards articles with highly critical or negative framing of Islam with high trustworthiness scores.Because Beehive primarily rates existing mainstream UK news feeds, it inherits and amplifies the media's worst systemic biases. Rather than correcting echo chambers, its "Smart Rating" system is highly vulnerable to coordinated off-platform brigading. This is not an objective data science tool; it is a black-box algorithm that consistently rewards divisive, one-sided narratives. Avoid if you want genuine, balanced media literacy.
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Supposed to be free for 3 months!

90 days free, but I was charged immediately. Looks ok, but I’ll see…

Beware

This page uses behavioral tricks to push agendas. They create polemic content, encourage bigotry and show no accountability. Not trustworthy. Avoid if you value unbiased information and respectful treatment.

Response from developer

Hi there, thanks for the comment. There may be a misunderstanding here, as we don’t produce any content. Beehive News is a news rating app, and our methodology is specifically designed to penalise articles that are biased, one-sided, or emotionally charged. We are accountable to the Beehive News Charter (available on our website) and voluntarily regulated by IPSO. We also maintain a ‘Complaints & Corrections’ section for any challenges to our assessments - which, to date, we have not received. If you came across an article you emotionally relate to but which received a lower score, we understand that can feel frustrating. We also recognise that echo chambers can make balanced or nuanced analysis feel counterintuitive, and at times even triggering. If this is the case with you, and there's a specific rating you’d like us to review, we’re always open to taking a closer look. Please send us an email at info@beehive.news.

Best app in the world 🌎

As a PM i find the UX very well done easy to use and adds a lot of value to my news reading. I used to have Ground News but they only analyse the publication (although they add that publication label to each article) and Beehive is the only (that i know) that assesses each article in depth. Missing dark mode and more US sources maybe but its a small thing.
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Amazing App and outstanding customer service

I love this app, gives you a real cross section of up to date news from all angles. Recently I managed to get in a bit of a muddle logging in (all my fault) and got in touch for help. They were quick to fix the problem and sent a lovely email explaining. They then checked in a week later to make sure all was working well.
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FAQ

What is Beehive News?

Beehive News is a news rating platform that provides thousands of daily ratings on articles from top UK and international publications. It aims to help users escape media bias and choose the best articles to read.

How does Beehive News rate articles?

Ratings are generated by a combination of objective, AI-powered algorithms and Smart User Ratings. These assessments are detailed, allowing users to spot flaws and biases themselves.

Does Beehive News have ads?

No, Beehive News is ad-free. The app is kept running through reader support via optional purchases.

What kind of news categories does Beehive News offer?

In addition to traditional news categories, articles are classified as trending, remarkable, and controversial. This helps users find news that matters and avoid overwhelming tragic content.

How does Beehive News ensure balanced perspectives?

It groups articles covering the same topic from left to right across the political spectrum and includes global viewpoints, allowing access to all perspectives within seconds.

What are the subscription options for Beehive News?

Beehive News offers subscription plans at $0.99/month with a 3-month free trial, and another plan at $1.99/month. These plans provide unrestricted access to ratings.

Is Beehive News suitable for all ages?

Beehive News has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. The content is designed to be informative and accessible.

How often is Beehive News updated?

The latest version of Beehive News is 2.1.4, and it was last updated on March 26, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular improvements and feature additions.