# News Real — A rating system for news sites

> News Real rates news sources for credibility, combating misinformation. (iPhone/iPad app by Michal Lichwa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-real/id1189385416 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michal Lichwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189385415)
- Category: Utilities, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 45 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-01-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-real/id1189385416/reviews.md

## What is News Real?

Millions of Americans believe absurd news stories and it's warping our politics. Yet, there are still legitimate news organizations trying to cut through the noise. News Real identifies which sources are credible or misleading. Before you share, check your source.

Created by Ben Ludwig and Michal Lichwa

## Key features

- Identifies credible news sources
- Distinguishes misleading news
- Provides a rating system for news sites
- Helps users check sources before sharing
- Combats the spread of misinformation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support us | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-real/id1189385416/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2017-02-12*

This is great, easy to use and helpful!

## Frequently asked questions about News Real

### What is News Real?

News Real is a utility app designed to help users identify credible news sources and distinguish them from misleading ones. It provides a rating system for news organizations to combat the spread of misinformation.

### Is News Real free to use?

Yes, News Real is available for free. While it has in-app purchases, the core functionality of rating news sources is accessible without cost.

### What devices does News Real support?

News Real is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is News Real updated?

The app was last updated on December 29, 2017, with version 2.1. It was originally released on January 30, 2017.

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

News Real has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does News Real have ads?

No, News Real does not contain advertisements, providing an ad-free experience for users.

### What is the user sentiment for News Real?

Based on the available data, News Real has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment.

### Who developed News Real?

News Real was created by Ben Ludwig and Michal Lichwa, and is developed by Michal Lichwa.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2017-12-29

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

We improved website labeling. Sites rated as "Reliable" appear in green. Sites that aren't included in opensources.co database, are marked as "Not Rated" and appear in yellow.

### 2.0 — 2017-12-04

New look for iPhones and iPads.
New, faster and more accurate database.
A better description for checked websites.
Improved reliability of the database.
Drag-drop on iPads.

### 1.0 — 2017-01-30

No release notes.

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