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Get a deeper understanding of news with multiple perspectives and fact-checking. This app provides unbiased summaries, bias checks, and allows you to chat with articles for clarification. It curates a feed that avoids echo chambers and offers personalized daily briefings.
What's New in Lucid News
1.1
June 26, 2026
• Major accessibility improvements: full VoiceOver and Voice Control support, Reduce Motion, higher contrast, and clearer bias indicators that no longer rely on color alone. • Better support for larger text sizes throughout the app. • More polished translations across all supported languages. • New privacy control: choose whether to share anonymous usage data, right from Settings.
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Lucid News Plus
Go deeper: 100 Analyses every month
In-App Purchases
$4.99
100 Credits
100 credits, valid for 30 days from purchase
FAQ
How does Lucid News help me understand the news better?
Lucid News presents each story with six different perspectives: Why It Matters, The Opportunity, The Risk, Spin Check, Fact Check, and Counterview. This approach aims to provide a comprehensive and critical understanding beyond surface-level reporting.
Can I ask questions about news articles in Lucid News?
Yes, you can chat with any article in Lucid News. You can ask follow-up questions and receive clear answers that are grounded in the actual reporting presented within the app.
How does Lucid News handle bias in reporting?
Lucid News pulls coverage from multiple sources for each story, writes a clear summary, and explicitly shows where reporting agrees and diverges. It also includes a 'Spin Check' to identify loaded language and slanted framing.
What is the difference between the free version and Lucid News Plus?
The free version of Lucid News allows for 10 analyses per month. Lucid News Plus, available for $5.99/month, offers 100 analyses and chats each month, with auto-renewal.
How often is Lucid News updated?
The app was last updated on June 23, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency details are not provided, but this indicates recent development activity.
What devices does Lucid News support?
Based on the provided data, Lucid News currently supports iPhones. Information regarding support for iPads, Android devices, or other platforms is not specified.
What is the age rating for Lucid News?
Lucid News has an age rating of 17+. This suggests that the content may be suitable for mature audiences due to the complexity of news analysis and critical thinking involved.
Can I cancel my Lucid News Plus subscription?
Yes, you can manage or cancel your Lucid News Plus subscription at any time. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period through your Apple Account settings.