Best Both Sides News Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated July 2026

The best both sides news apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top Both Sides News Apps (July 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Ground News	Free	4.7★ (46K)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
2	AllSides - Balanced News	Free	4.3★ (295)	Yes	No	Aug 2026
3	Straight Arrow \| SAN	Free	4.7★ (9.6K)	No	No	Aug 2026
4	Pano: Decide for yourself	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
5	Restoration News	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
6	Spark News: AI Bias Auditor	Free	—	No	No	Jul 2026
7	Morocco World News - MWN	Free	—	No	No	Jul 2026
8	CS News	Free	—	—	No	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Both Sides News

#1

Ground News by Snapwise Inc.

See every side of every story

Editor's Choice

📡 News

4.7😊(46K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#1in News

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This app aggregates news from thousands of sources, highlighting media bias, reliability, and ownership. It aims to help users escape echo chambers and understand different perspectives on any story.

What We Love

👍 Unique and useful news service
👍 Refreshing to see multiple news sources
👍 Factuality checks are helpful
👍 Provides a balanced view of news stories

Room to Improve

🐛 Subscription issues (e.g. unable to cancel, auto-renewal)
🔍 Too US-centric, lacking international news coverage
💸 Excessive ads and paywalls

#2

AllSides - Balanced News by AllSides, LLC

Bias ratings & balanced news

Strong Contender

📡 News

4.3😊(295 ratings)

FreeAds

#71in News

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Access news from diverse sources with clear media bias ratings. Compare headlines side-by-side to understand different perspectives and avoid misinformation. Explore over 100 topics with transparent political leanings of hundreds of news outlets.

What We Love

🚀 Balanced news coverage
🔍 Provides multiple perspectives on news stories
📚 Helps break out of echo chambers
🤝 Unbiased and fair approach

Room to Improve

🐛 Navigation issues (no back button)
🔌 Buggy app performance (crashes, freezes)
💻 Limited content available in the app

#3

Straight Arrow | SAN by Straight Arrow News, LLC

News. No manipulation.

Worth Considering

📡 News

4.7😊(9.6K ratings)

Free

#56in News

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Access unbiased, fact-based news and in-depth context to understand current events. Discover original video podcasts and reporting often missed by mainstream media, providing a more complete picture of the world.

What We Love

🚀 Unbiased and transparent reporting
👍 Comprehensive coverage of news stories
🔍 Helpful 'Media Miss' feature
🤝 Balanced perspectives from different sources

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional app crashes or bugs
🔊 Audio volume issues
🔍 Difficulty finding relevant stories

More Both Sides News apps to explore

Pano: Decide for yourself

Pano: Decide for yourself

This app helps you understand complex issues by presenting facts and multiple perspectives. You can engage by voting and commenting on different viewpoints, empowering you to form your own informed opinions.

See facts and both sides of issuesVote on reasons for each sideComment on viewpoints

Restoration News

Restoration News

Empowering Patriots

Spark News: AI Bias Auditor

Spark News: AI Bias Auditor

Fact-check & audit news bias

This news platform uses AI to analyze articles for emotional bias and fact-check statements in real time. It provides a neutral rewrite of news items and helps users understand media transparency.

AI bias auditAutomated fact-checkingNeutral rewrite of articles

Morocco World News - MWN

Morocco World News - MWN

Latest news from Morocco

by isolutions ag

Yapay zeka destekli haberler

Get personalized news updates quickly with an AI-powered feed. Swipe through concise stories, listen to audio recaps, and enjoy offline reading. Customize themes and earn rewards for engagement.

AI-powered personalized news feedConcise story format for quick readingAudio narration for listening on the go

News and updates in one place

by Great News GmbH

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

Intelligence-grade analysis

🎬 Entertainment

Headline - News

Headline - News

The best news for you

Morning: Daily News Scrolling

Morning: Daily News Scrolling

Newsletter, Feed, AI assistant

Clear Prism: AI News

Clear Prism: AI News

One Source, Every Angle

by Tommy Fox Productions LLC

This app aggregates top headlines from diverse media sources, offering a balanced perspective on current events. Its clean interface provides easy access to news and real-time media trends without intrusive notifications or user-generated content.

Aggregates headlines from left and right sourcesBalanced media perspectiveClean, user-friendly interface

by DAILY KASOTI PESHAWAR

NOW - News Of the World

NOW - News Of the World

News Of the World

Stacks - Browse News Smartly

Stacks - Browse News Smartly

Daily update feed & AI summary

This app is a news browser that allows you to quickly access information from any website. It offers AI-powered summaries and an ad-blocking option to enhance your browsing experience. Stay updated on diverse topics like economics, sports, and international events.

Fast website browsingAI-powered summariesAd block option

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Both Sides News

What are the best both sides news apps for iPhone?

Ground News tops our both sides news apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 46K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free both sides news apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top both sides news apps we rank are free to download, including Ground News and AllSides - Balanced News.

Does Ground News have ads or in-app purchases?

Ground News has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.

How many both sides news apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ both sides news apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What does Ground News do?

Ground News is a news aggregator that brings together news from over 50,000 sources worldwide. It provides unique features to analyze the bias, reliability, and ownership of each news source, helping users understand different perspectives and avoid media echo chambers.

What are the key features of Ground News?

Key features include aggregating news from a vast number of sources, identifying media bias and source reliability, revealing who owns the news you consume, and allowing comparison of coverage on partisan topics. It also aims to free users from manipulative algorithms and discover blindspots.