# NewsGuard - News Trust Ratings — Trust ratings for news sites

> News source reliability ratings and detailed journalistic assessments. (iPhone/iPad app by NewsGuard Technologies. Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsguard-news-trust-ratings/id1485417785 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NewsGuard Technologies. Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438657063)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsguard-news-trust-ratings/id1485417785/reviews.md

## What is NewsGuard?

NewsGuard's reliability ratings for news and information sources help users make decisions about which news sources to trust—and avoid misinformation and disinformation. 
 
Our ratings, scores, and Nutrition Labels for websites are displayed next to links on search engines and social media platforms and cover all the news websites accounting for 95% of online engagement.
 
Ratings are conducted by a team of experienced journalists using nine basic, apolitical journalistic criteria. Each site receives a trust score of 0-100, an overall rating level ranging from “High Credibility” to “Proceed with Caution,” and a thorough Nutrition Label report detailing the site’s ownership and financing, content, credibility practices, transparency practices, and history.

NewsGuard gives you all the context you need as you read news online. Try NewsGuard today for free with a two-week trial. After two weeks, membership costs just $4.95/month in the U.S. and Canada, £4.95 in the UK, €4.95 in the EU, or $6.95 in Australia and New Zealand.
 
NewsGuard is for personal use only. Any commercial, research, or other non-personal use of NewsGuard is strictly prohibited by our Terms of Service: https://www.newsguardtech.com/terms-of-service/

## Key features

- News source reliability ratings
- Journalistic credibility assessments
- Nutrition Labels for websites
- Trust scores (0-100)
- Rating levels (High Credibility to Proceed with Caution)
- Ownership and financing details

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Application subscription | $7.99 | per month |


## What do users think of NewsGuard?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Transparency in methodology
- 💡 Useful tool against fake news
- 💡 Helps research news sources
- 💡 Provides detailed site evaluations
- 💡 Accurate media watchdog
- 💡 Consistent ratings across channels
- 💡 Helpful for homework assignments

**Cons**

- 😞 Accused of bias (left/right)
- 😞 Mandatory subscription required
- 😞 Login/sign-in issues
- 😞 App not working/opening
- 😞 Inconsistent browser compatibility
- 😞 Poor user interface/experience
- 😞 Lacks transparency on paid ratings
- 😞 Free trial requires credit card
- 😞 Not all news sources listed
- 😞 Deceptive pricing/subscription model
- 😞 Developers not square with facts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Login issues / cannot log in
- Subscription glitches / demands payment despite subscription
- Extension not compatible with browser
- No results for any site
- OAuth logins broken
- Sign in impossible
- Search box filled with slow typing name, cannot dislodge
- Safari share option flickery
- App no longer appears to open or work on Safari

**Most requested features**

- Keep app updated with policy/leadership changes
- Review Morningstar.com
- Make it easier to judge service without paying
- Improve iOS app share option
- Support desktop extensions on iOS
- Follow system-wide dark/light mode
- Show rating in search results

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsguard-news-trust-ratings/id1485417785/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t have all the news

*2026-02-05, version 2.3.0*

Downloaded to look up some daily news emails I read and they weren’t listed. Very disappointing. Deleted app.

### 1/5 — Bias on top of bias on top of bias

*2025-03-29, version 2.3.0*

I wanted to give this a fair chance.  But it just gets silly as all roads take you to an extremely establishmentarian view that all “good,” cultured people with the latest and most-updated correct opinions share.  This is the work of a totalitarian mind who fears opinions that differ or challenge her own.  In her world, any opinion other than hers is “dis or misinformation” and threatens everything and everyone.

### 1/5 — Wannabe gatekeepers of “misinformation”

*2025-03-04, version 2.3.0*

Glad that Microsoft disavowed far-left Newsguard.  This company has no interest in truly combatting misinformation.

### 4/5 — Important tool against fake news

*2024-11-19, version 2.0.2*

Ignore the reviews from angry people who claim NewsGuard is biased. NewsGuard uses the same methodology to rate every site. Try it out and see for yourself.

### 5/5 — Excellent transparency thank you!

*2024-08-19, version 2.0.2*

I love that Newsguard "shows its work" by telling us the criteria used and why the reviewer(s) rated each source as it did. Now if you can just keep it up to date with policy and leadership changes it will be perfect! ps please review Morningstar.com. Then you'll be perfect.

### 1/5 — Worse app

*2024-07-09, version 2.0.2*

This app is not to be trusted; the information they provided have some programed codes that don’t give accurate information be aware that whoever is behind this app is not square with the fact they provide.

### 3/5 — I want to believe!!!

*2024-06-16, version 2.0.2*

The newsguard press release says it is free on Microsoft Edge. I d/l Edge and tried to get the extension. When I get to proper page the Blue Button “Get” is faded out because it is NOT compatible with my browser - even though I am on the Edge browser.
So I feel stupid. Not even Co-Pilot can help.
I would like to have this extension but Iwant to try it out without a credit card. I thought the Edge offer was a great way to do this. But it doesn’t work. Oh well, I’ll continue the way I was before - always sceptical of what I’m reading

### 1/5 — Should be called the: Democrat Party Press app

*2024-01-20, version 2.0.2*

There’s a very good reason why Prager University is suing this organization. The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, all get top ratings. While decent news organizations although right leaning get much lower ratings. It’s obviously Clickbait for the left leaning don’t take the bait do your own research

### 1/5 — Bias on top of bias on top of bias

*2023-12-29*

I wanted to give this a fair chance.  But it just gets silly as all roads take you to an extremely establishmentarian view that all “good,” cultured people with the latest and most-updated correct opinions share.  This is the work of a totalitarian mind who fears opinions that differ or challenge her own.

### 1/5 — Almost click bait

*2023-10-25, version 2.0.2*

I agree with many others. I think this is a valuable service, but that’s all because I can’t review the work that has been done without registering. And the maybe later button is actually “If you don’t want to pay, bye bye” You need to make it easier for potential customers to be able to judge whether you do what you say you do. It sounds good to me but I guess I’ll never know.

## Frequently asked questions about NewsGuard

### What does NewsGuard do?

NewsGuard provides reliability ratings and scores for news and information sources. It helps users identify trustworthy news sites and avoid misinformation by displaying these ratings next to links on search engines and social media platforms.

### How are the ratings determined?

Ratings are conducted by experienced journalists using nine basic, apolitical journalistic criteria. Each website receives a trust score and an overall rating level, along with a detailed Nutrition Label report.

### How much does NewsGuard cost?

The app offers a free two-week trial. After the trial, membership costs $4.95/month in the U.S. and Canada, £4.95 in the UK, €4.95 in the EU, or $6.95 in Australia and New Zealand.

### What information is included in the Nutrition Labels?

The Nutrition Labels provide detailed information about each news site, including its ownership and financing, content practices, credibility practices, transparency practices, and history. This offers users comprehensive context about the source.

### Who is NewsGuard intended for?

NewsGuard is designed for personal use by individuals who want to make informed decisions about which news sources to trust. It is not intended for commercial, research, or any other non-personal use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2025-01-29

Removed Facebook Sign Up and Sign In; Remove Access Code feature

### 2.0.2 — 2023-08-09

Small bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2023-01-09

NewsGuard’s mobile app now displays new trust score icons for news and information websites.

### 1.4.0 — 2022-06-28

Added the ability for a user to request deletion of their account and data.

### 1.3.0 — 2021-11-03

Updated Platform description.

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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 2026-09-04.*