# FLIC Rate the News

> Crowdsourced news accountability platform to rate bias and detect misinformation. (iPhone/iPad app by FLIC LLC.)

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- Developer: [FLIC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879998633)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French (France), Scottish Gaelic and 17 more
- Released: 2026-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flic-rate-the-news/id6759640119/reviews.md

## What is FLIC Rate the News?

Rate the News. Shape the Truth.

The best fact-checker isn't a blue checkmark. It's all of us.

Media trust is at an all-time low - and for good reason. Algorithmic feeds reward outrage over accuracy. Editorial bias goes unchallenged. And no single organization can fact-check the entire internet. FLIC fixes that by putting the power where it belongs: in the hands of the people reading the news.

FLIC is a crowdsourced news accountability platform that turns passive readers into an active network of media auditors. Read. Rate. Reveal the truth.


HOW RATING WORKS

Every article gets rated across two dimensions - bias and credibility - so you're never forced to choose between them:

Bias Vote (pick one):
→ Liberal — content with progressive framing or left-leaning perspective
→ Conservative — content with traditional framing or right-leaning perspective
→ Independent — balanced, centrist, and strictly factual reporting
Credibility Vote (separate tap):
→ Fake News — factually incorrect, fabricated, or deliberately misleading content

An article can be Liberal AND Fake News. Conservative AND accurate. Independent AND misleading. FLIC captures the full picture.

AI-POWERED ANALYSIS

Every article is scanned by FLIC's AI engine for loaded language, emotional manipulation, missing statistical context, and perspective imbalance - producing a Credibility Score out of 10 that cuts through the spin before you even read the headline.


WHY THE CROWD WORKS

Worried about mob rule? So were we. That's why FLIC's Trust Score system is designed from the ground up to resist it:


The Trusted Analyst system: after 200+ accurate votes, your ratings carry more algorithmic weight -  because experience matters
Extreme bias and Fake News flags are penalized in the Trust Score formula to prevent echo chambers from gaming the system
Location is used only to surface local news stories and is never sold or shared

One person's bias is noise. A thousand people's bias is signal.

HOLDING JOURNALISTS ACCOUNTABLE

Trust follows the journalist, not the masthead. FLIC tracks every reporter's bias level and trust score independently across every outlet they publish in. Know who to trust — no matter where they publish.

KNOW YOUR OWN ECHO CHAMBER

Your personal FLIC Breakdown shows the exact bias distribution of the news you consume. Most people are surprised. Are you in a bubble? Now you'll know and you can do something about it.

BUILD YOUR OWN FEED

Choose Balanced, Liberal, Conservative, Independent, or Fake News filter modes. Enable your weekly Sunday audit email with your personal diversity score and the week's top community-flagged stories.

THE ANALYST'S JOURNEY

Start as a Participant. Evolve into a Trusted Analyst. Earn badges as your ratings prove accurate. Your voice grows stronger the more you use it.

MORE THAN NEWS

Daily Word Game - today's words come from today's headlines
Podcast ratings - rate audio bias too, not just articles
Read in 6 languages - tap any flag on any article
Personalized alerts by topic, source, and priority level

Stop consuming. Start analyzing.

Download FLIC - free on iOS and Android.

## Key features

- Crowdsourced news accountability
- Rate news for bias (Liberal, Conservative, Independent, Fake News)
- AI-powered manipulation detection
- Journalist trust scores
- Personal news echo chamber analysis
- Customizable news feed filters
- Analyst progression system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flic-rate-the-news/id6759640119/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2026-08-08, version 4.0*

Easy to use

### 5/5 — A++

*2026-06-06, version 3.7*

I’ve been using the app for over a month and it’s hands down the best news app I’ve had. 💯

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-06-01, version 3.6*

Very good news application. Love that there is a bias meter affiliated with each article.

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2026-05-24, version 3.6*

Honestly one of the best news apps I’ve used in a while. Super clean layout, easy to navigate, and it keeps everything updated without feeling overwhelming. Makes staying informed quick and simple. Definitely recommend checking it out. With an amazing interface

### 5/5 — Fast simple and informative

*2026-05-23, version 3.6*

I like how quickly breaking news
appears. The app keeps me informed with concise and
accurate news updates. Smooth experience. When entertainment turns into news, it's always fun to use......

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-05-23, version 3.6*

I don’t really care to watch the news but this has everything and it personalize the news for you so I now know everything.
Good job 😍😁

### 5/5 — Great for Everyday

*2026-05-21, version 3.5*

The App is great if you wanna have some fun and be entertained with daily news. I love how easy the app is with the user. Very pleased and recommend to anyone who likes the news!

### 5/5 — A feedback.

*2026-05-21, version 3.5*

I think this has great potential, and the layout is very comfortable. But how can it recommend news that I'm interested in? Maybe some preference settings can be added during the onboarding process?

### 5/5 — Excellent content

*2026-05-14, version 3.3*

This app provides all my news and current events.

### 5/5 — Fake News

*2026-05-14, version 3.2*

Helps to identify fake news.

## Frequently asked questions about FLIC Rate the News

### What is FLIC Rate the News?

FLIC Rate the News is a crowdsourced platform designed to help users identify and rate the bias and credibility of news articles. It uses community input and AI analysis to reveal the truth behind media reporting.

### How does FLIC Rate the News measure bias?

FLIC Rate the News allows users to rate articles across four categories: Liberal, Conservative, Independent, and Fake News. It also employs an AI engine to detect loaded language, emotional appeals, and perspective balance, assigning a Credibility Score.

### Does FLIC Rate the News have ads?

No, FLIC Rate the News does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application for users.

### How does FLIC Rate the News help hold journalists accountable?

The platform tracks individual journalists' bias levels and trust scores independently. This allows users to see who to trust regardless of where a journalist publishes their work.

### Can FLIC Rate the News help me understand my own news consumption?

Yes, FLIC Rate the News provides a personal 'FLIC Breakdown' that shows the bias distribution of the news you consume. This helps you identify if you are in an echo chamber.

### What devices does FLIC Rate the News support?

FLIC Rate the News is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is FLIC Rate the News updated?

The latest version of FLIC Rate the News is 3.9, and it was last updated on June 9, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What is the age rating for FLIC Rate the News?

FLIC Rate the News has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2026-08-09

Minor Bug Fixes.Notification links corrected.Feed is more responsive.

### 4.0 — 2026-07-03

Fixed numerous bugs.New Daily Word Game and Crossword. Implemented emojis for reaction and like/dislike buttons.Feed is more personalize for users.

### 3.9 — 2026-06-09

Push notifications now open directly to the article - tap any breaking news alert and go straight to the story
New notification controls - customize your alerts by topic, priority, sound, and vibration
Breaking News, Top Story, and personalized notification tiers
Profile tab added to bottom navigation
Daily challenges now appear once per day
Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 3.7 — 2026-06-03

Daily challenges, podcast voting, Fake News dual-detection, deep link support, and vote-change consistency across all sections.

### 3.6 — 2026-05-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements.
• Fixed an issue where articles would disappear after voting
• Smoother app tour experience on Android
• New Data & Privacy section in the menu, see exactly what FLIC collects and request data deletion

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-10.*
