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Best Both Sides News Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best both sides news apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Both Sides News Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllSides - Balanced NewsAllSides - Balanced NewsFree4.3★ (300)YesNoOct 2026
2Straight Arrow | SANStraight Arrow | SANFree4.7★ (9.9K)NoYesOct 2026
3Verdice NewsVerdice NewsFree—NoYesOct 2026
4Over The Fence NewsOver The Fence NewsFree—NoNoSep 2026
5Restoration NewsRestoration NewsFree—NoNoMay 2026
6AM:PM Short Video News AppAM:PM Short Video News AppFree—NoNoOct 2026
7Headline - NewsHeadline - NewsFree—NoNoMay 2026
8The Bias: Wide-Angle NewsThe Bias: Wide-Angle NewsFree4.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Both Sides News

AllSides - Balanced News#1

AllSides - Balanced News by AllSides, LLC

Bias ratings & balanced news
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.3😊(300 ratings)
FreeAds
#72in 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
  • 🔍 Bias ratings not always accurate
Straight Arrow | SAN#2

Straight Arrow | SAN by Straight Arrow News, LLC

News that fears no fact.
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😊(9.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#73in 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
  • 💡 Innovative approach to news delivery

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes or bugs
  • 🔊 Audio volume issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding relevant stories
  • 🌐 Limited coverage of international news

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FAQ about Both Sides News

What are the best both sides news apps for iPhone?
AllSides - Balanced News tops our both sides news apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 300 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top both sides news apps we rank are free to download, including AllSides - Balanced News and Straight Arrow | SAN.
AllSides - Balanced News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ both sides news apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.