Relative News User Reviews

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Simply Perfect (Almost)

This is the news app I have been looking for - clean, simple, free, and without ads. There is minimal “customization” here (no endless lists of “topics” to follow the way many other apps do it), but that is exactly what I want.

I would love to see widget support (especially a lock screen widget for breaking headlines). This is the only missing feature.
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Quick and easy

Been enjoying this app off-late.

Simplifies my day

This is a great app. I normally dislike trying to check the news because each site has one or three stories with spinoffs and you have to search deep to find more. This app consolidates everything and I only have to look in one place. Excellent idea and even better execution. Thank you

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the kind words and for using Relative. It is great to hear the app makes staying informed simpler and more efficient for you. We will keep working to improve the experience over time, and if you ever have ideas or run into any issues, please reach out at feedback@relative.news

FCM token error

Didn’t want to decrease the app rating without even giving a try, but I am unable to create a user id because of FCM token error.

MSM central

NYT. Wapo. BBC. Ugh. And something called Complex (illiterate writers who can’t spell).

Has potential

I like the idea and it is very well designed but the app hasn’t uploaded anything new for over three days, I know there has been news as we are about to enter into WW3 it seems. Please iron out the flaws so we can have a quality news app, thank you.

Response from developer

Thank you for sticking with us. The issue was on our end and is resolved. We’ve made improvements to ensure it won’t happen again. If you need anything, reach out — we’re here at feedback@relative.news

Disappointed

I had high hopes for a truly balanced news source but sadly after using for a few days it slowly became as unbalanced as most. The swipe feature to read different perspectives and sources slowly became more of the same viewpoint by the same cast of characters people have seen distort the “news” to match their narrative. Sadly the only real difference between this and most other accumulation feeds is this one doesn’t allow comments. A plus in a way but now just appears to another way to push a narrative.
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Response from developer

Thanks for taking the time to write. Our commitment is neutrality: Relative News curates multiple viewpoints on each topic and does not push any narrative. We’re continuing to broaden sources and tune our systems to improve balance. If certain stories felt one-sided, please share them with us at feedback@relative.news.

Disappointing Experience – Biased News and Privacy Concerns

I had high hopes for this news app, but it fell short in several key areas. First and foremost, the news selection is clearly not balanced—it's heavily skewed toward specific viewpoints and lacks diverse perspectives, which undermines its credibility as a news source.

Even more concerning is the registration process. You’re required to provide your phone number just to sign up, which feels intrusive and unnecessary.

On top of that, the app lacks basic functionality you'd expect from any modern news platform. There’s no way to search for specific topics or subscribe to categories that interest you. You’re stuck with whatever the app decides to show you.
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Love Relative!!!

Finally — an app that truly delivers on balanced news! I’ve been using Relative for a few weeks now, and it’s completely changed the way I stay informed. Instead of getting stuck in the same biased narratives or scrolling endlessly through clickbait, I get a clean, straightforward feed with real journalism from credible sources across the spectrum.

I love how Relative pulls in multiple viewpoints for every major story, making it easy to see the full picture without feeling overwhelmed or manipulated by algorithms. The layout is super intuitive, there’s no clutter, and the ability to save articles and track updates is incredibly useful. It feels like I finally have a trustworthy place to get the news — without the spin, outrage, or hidden agendas.

Relative isn’t just another news app — it’s the smarter way to stay informed. Highly recommend it to anyone tired of the noise!
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Gets the job done

I do agree that I feel overwhelmed with most news and this is what I needed. It’s simple and does exactly what it says. I also find the about to see how difference news sources write the same story fascinating. Looking forward to updates

Exactly what i'm looking for

Great app! I've been looking for something like this for a while, I think I've found my next news app. I love it!

Revolutionizing the news

Finally, a news app that cuts through the noise. By compiling the same headline from multiple sources, it offers a more balanced perspective and helps reduce bias. The clean, intuitive design makes it easy to use and navigate.

5 star app

Simplifies news and changes the media narrative

Great news app . No more bias

Amazing app. Saves me a lot of time and lets me focus on the real news. Looking forward to updates from this team.

Just what I needed!

I’ve been looking for a news app that gives me an unbiased and simple news feed with an elegant interface. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Great app. 5 Stars.