# TruthLens: News Verifier — News Fact-Checker & Verifier

> News fact-checker verifying claims and detecting source amplification. (iPhone/iPad app by ARTI SHARMA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truthlens-news-verifier/id6765495267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ARTI SHARMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895972205)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truthlens-news-verifier/id6765495267/reviews.md

## What is TruthLens?

TruthLens tells you what's actually confirmed in the news — and what isn't. 
Paste any news URL, type a claim, or tap a trending story. TruthLens searches live sources, detects whether apparent consensus is real or manufactured, and delivers a clear, honest verdict in seconds. 
 VERDICTS BASED ON SOURCE INDEPENDENCE                                                                                 
  • Independently Verified — multiple truly independent sources confirm the facts                                       
  • Single Origin — multiple outlets, all citing the same original source                                               
  • Contested — dominant narrative challenged by independent sources                                                    
  • Single Source — only one outlet reporting this so far                                                               
  • Sources Conflict — no clear narrative, active disagreement

 WIRE ECHO DETECTION                                                                                                   
  Ten outlets repeating one AP report is not confirmation. TruthLens detects when apparent consensus is just a single   
  claim being amplified, and shows you exactly which source everyone is citing.                                         
                                                                               
  KEY FEATURES                                                                                                          
  • Paste any article URL directly — TruthLens resolves it automatically
  • Neutrality Score — measures how biased the language is (0–100)                                                      
  • Verifiable Claims — specific factual statements with corroboration status
  • Source trust scoring — tiered by domain (.gov, wire services, established outlets)                                  
  • Follow-up questions — ask deeper on any story, free of charge                     
  • Full history — every query saved for later reference                                                                
                                                                                                                        
  VERIFICATION SETTINGS                                                                                                 
  Control how strict TruthLens is before issuing a verified verdict. Switch between Strict, Balanced, and Permissive    
  modes. Enable Primary Sources Only to filter to government, wire services, and established institutions.              
                                                                                                                        
  10 free verifications per day. 

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://congruous-bumper-916.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-TruthLens-f4020ea7512d444eb945239dcec29a9d

## Key features

- Paste article URLs for automatic resolution
- Detects wire echo and source amplification
- Provides verdicts based on source independence
- Neutrality score measures language bias
- Source trust scoring
- Follow-up questions on any story
- Verification settings for strictness

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truthlens-news-verifier/id6765495267/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very useful!

*2026-07-02*

Love this app, it breaks down news stories as they are happening to show in details where it originated from and how it’s being referenced. It’s my go to app to validate news stories in this age of misinformation!

## Frequently asked questions about TruthLens

### What is TruthLens?

TruthLens is a news fact-checker and verifier that helps you determine the confirmed status of news articles and claims. It analyzes multiple sources to provide clear verdicts based on source independence and detects when information is being amplified.

### How does TruthLens verify news?

TruthLens works by analyzing news URLs or typed claims. It searches live sources, assesses the independence of those sources, and categorizes the information into verdicts like 'Independently Verified,' 'Contested,' or 'Single Source.'

### Does TruthLens have ads?

No, TruthLens does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What are the verification verdicts in TruthLens?

TruthLens provides verdicts such as 'Independently Verified' (multiple independent sources confirm), 'Single Origin' (multiple outlets cite the same original source), 'Contested' (dominant narrative challenged), 'Single Source' (only one outlet reporting), and 'Sources Conflict' (active disagreement).

### Can I control how strict TruthLens is?

Yes, TruthLens allows you to control verification strictness. You can switch between Strict, Balanced, and Permissive modes, and enable 'Primary Sources Only' to filter for government, wire services, and established institutions.

### How many verifications do I get per day?

You receive 10 free verifications per day with TruthLens. This allows for daily checks of news and claims without immediate cost.

### What devices does TruthLens support?

TruthLens is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is TruthLens updated?

The latest version of TruthLens is 1.4, which was last updated on June 18, 2026. This indicates a recent update for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-20

TruthLens Pro is here.

Go beyond the daily cap and keep your verification history in sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web — start a check on one device, pick it up on another.
Early subscribers get founder pricing, locked in for as long as the subscription stays active.

Also in this release:
• Subscribe, switch plans, or cancel — all from inside the app
 • Restore Purchases when you sign in on a new device
• A clearer daily-limit screen that shows exactly where you stand
 • Privacy Policy and Terms of Service now linked in Settings
 • Small fixes and polish throughout

### 1.8.3 — 2026-07-23

TruthLens Pro is on its way — unlimited verifies, sync across devices, and more. Tap the menu icon if you'd like to be notified when it launches.

Also in this release:
- Cleaner navigation — simplified toolbar, with your account shown at a glance once signed in
- Pull to refresh now takes you back to the home screen with fresh trending stories
- Clearer, easier-to-read source and reputation descriptions
- "Sources Conflict" now has its own distinct color so it's easier to tell apart from other verdicts at a glance
- Small fixes and polish throughout

### 1.8.2 — 2026-07-19

Reputation scores are now consistent everywhere — the same story shows the same source trust on iPhone and web. 
Refreshed 'How TruthLens Works' guide with a new guide to Reputation %."

### 1.8.1 — 2026-07-17

Polish to the daily-limit screen: signed-in members now get a one-tap "Notify me about Premium" option, and sign-in issues now show a clear error message instead of failing silently.

### 1.8 — 2026-07-16

Verify more. Everywhere.
Sign in with Apple to get 25 verifications a day (up from 10) and history that follows you across your iPhone and web (truthlens.muonbits.com). Open a story you verified on the web, right from your phone — and vice versa.
Signing in is optional: everything works without an account, and there are no passwords — ever. You can delete your account anytime from Settings.

Also in this release: clearer sign-in feedback and polish throughout.

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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 2026-08-24.*
