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The Balanced News

The Balanced News

News Bias Detection India

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  • Released
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  • December 30, 2024
  • May 25, 2026

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Ojas Kale
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Compare how over 50 Indian news sources cover the same story, revealing left, center, and right perspectives. AI-powered bias detection and a "Lens Score" help uncover underreported stories and understand media framing. Offers summaries and full articles in English and six Indian languages.

✓Compare 50+ Indian news sources
✓AI-powered bias detection
✓Lens Score for news importance
✓Multi-language support (6 Indian languages + English)
✓Summaries and full articles
✓Personalized news feeds
✓Offline reading
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What's New in The Balanced News

7.3.0

May 25, 2026

Daily Quiz is here. One question every morning, pulled from the day's top story. Answer right, build a streak, unlock badges as you go — 17 to chase, from a three-day Spark to a hundred-day Century. We also smoothed out the login and sign-up forms. No more wobble while typing, the keyboard stays steady, and your field always stays in view.

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User reviews

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App is broken

When I try to login, the set username button doesn’t work. Tried to log in on the website and still the set username button didn’t work. Please fix
Priyansh SiinghPriyansh Siingh

Response from developer

Apologies. This issue is resolved now. Please let us know what you think.

Best news app

A clean news app with concise, balanced updates.
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Awesome app

This app is game changing. New India needs this
Shraddha raut 1Shraddha raut 1

Lens score is game changing

Lens score is game changing, cant believe believe i was missing so many important news
Ankush kaleAnkush kale

Shows what media hides

Didn't believe an app could be truly unbiased until I tried this. Seeing the same story from 50+ sources side by side is eye-opening. The Lens Score finds news that big channels don't cover - that's the real value. Clean interface, no annoying notifications. Solid app.
Pradnesh ghatolPradnesh ghatol
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FAQ

What news sources does The Balanced News compare?

The Balanced News compares over 50 Indian news sources, including major outlets like Times of India, NDTV, Republic, The Hindu, Zee News, The Wire, OpIndia, and Indian Express, alongside many others.

How does The Balanced News detect bias?

The Balanced News uses AI-powered bias detection trained on Indian political context. It identifies political leanings (left/center/right), analyzes sentiment for emotional framing, and provides fact-check context on controversial claims.

Can I read news in languages other than English on The Balanced News?

Yes, The Balanced News offers full bias analysis and news comparison in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali, in addition to English.

What is the 'Lens Score' in The Balanced News?

The Lens Score is an AI-generated score from 0-100 that indicates the real news importance of a story, prioritizing substance over clicks or sensationalism. It helps users discover underreported stories.

Does The Balanced News have ads?

No, The Balanced News is ad-free. The app is free to download and use, with no paywalls on core features, as the developers believe media literacy should be accessible.

How often is The Balanced News updated?

The Balanced News was last updated on January 4, 2026, with version 7.1.2. This indicates a recent and active development cycle.

What devices support The Balanced News?

The Balanced News is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by its platform compatibility.

How does The Balanced News differ from other news apps like Inshorts or Google News?

Unlike Inshorts, The Balanced News doesn't just summarize; it shows how news is framed differently across outlets. It's also purpose-built for India, unlike Google News, with AI trained on specific Indian political context and regional narratives.