# Fakey News — Share news, not misinformation

> Simulated social feed game to identify and share real news, fact-check fake news. (iPhone/iPad app by Indiana University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fakey-news/id1386410642 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Indiana University](https://appshunter.io/developer/383456988)
- Category: Games, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fakey-news/id1386410642/reviews.md

## What is Fakey News?

Fakey places you in a simulated social feed where you are faced with current news: some real and some fake.  You interact with news articles just as you would on your favorite social media.  Read any article in full if you're curious.  The goal of the game is to become skilled at sharing or liking articles from real news sources, and fact-checking those from low credibility sources.  Can you tell the difference?  Learn to promote a trustworthy and informative social media experience.  Compare your score on the game leaderboard. The news articles and sources are constantly updated.

This news literacy app is developed by researchers at the Indiana University Network Science Institute (IUNI) and the Center for Complex Networks and Systems (CNetS), at the IU School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.

## Key features

- Simulated social feed
- Real and fake news articles
- Fact-checking mechanics
- Promote trustworthy content
- Global leaderboard
- Constantly updated news

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fakey-news/id1386410642/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun intellectual challenge

*2020-11-21, version 1.0*

The articles shown hide the sources, so this game tests your ability to discern the quality of information other than the source. I recommend that players learn a little bit about logic if they want to improve their skills.

### 5/5 — Fun and educational!

*2018-05-20, version 1.0*

The Fakey News game, from researchers at Indiana University, teaches you how to spot fake news sources when they appear on your Facebook or Twitter feed. Don’t share them!

## Frequently asked questions about Fakey News

### What is Fakey News?

Fakey News is a game that places you in a simulated social feed to practice identifying real and fake news. It helps you learn to share trustworthy articles and fact-check misinformation.

### How does Fakey News work?

You interact with news articles in a simulated social feed, deciding whether to share, like, or fact-check them. The goal is to become skilled at distinguishing between credible and unreliable sources.

### Is Fakey News free to play?

Yes, Fakey News is completely free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What devices does Fakey News support?

Fakey News is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch devices, offering a versatile experience across the Apple ecosystem.

### What is the age rating for Fakey News?

Fakey News has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older users interested in developing news literacy.

### How often is Fakey News updated?

The app was last updated on June 12, 2018, with version 1.0. The news articles and sources within the game are stated to be constantly updated.

### Who developed Fakey News?

Fakey News was developed by researchers at Indiana University's Network Science Institute (IUNI) and the Center for Complex Networks and Systems (CNetS).

### Can I compare my progress in Fakey News?

Yes, you can compare your score on the game leaderboard. This feature allows you to see how your news literacy skills stack up against other players.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-06-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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