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Best Both Sides News Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 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 September 2026.

Compare top Both Sides News Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllSides - Balanced NewsAllSides - Balanced NewsFree4.3★ (295)YesNoAug 2026
2Ground NewsGround NewsFree4.7★ (47K)NoYesSep 2026
3Straight Arrow | SANStraight Arrow | SANFree4.7★ (9.7K)NoYesSep 2026
4Restoration NewsRestoration NewsFree—NoNoMay 2026
5Unbiased HeadlinesUnbiased HeadlinesFree5.0★ (2)NoNoSep 2026
6NOTUS by AJINOTUS by AJIFree4.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
7Pano: Decide for yourselfPano: Decide for yourselfFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8Headline - NewsHeadline - NewsFree—NoNoMay 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😊(295 ratings)
FreeAds
#67in 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
Ground News#2

Ground News by Snapwise Inc.

See every side of every story
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😊(47K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#2in 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
  • 👍 Excellent news resource
  • 👍 Helpful in understanding media bias
  • 👍 Variety of news sources
  • 👍 Customizable news feed
  • 👍 Transparent about news outlet ownership
  • 👍 Blindspot feature is useful
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Subscription issues (e.g. unable to cancel, auto-renewal)
  • 🔍 Too US-centric, lacking international news coverage
  • 💸 Excessive ads and paywalls
  • 🤔 Bias ratings may not always be accurate
  • 🤔 Cluttered user interface
  • 🐛 Freezing and performance issues
  • 🤔 Comments section is toxic
Straight Arrow | SAN#3

Straight Arrow | SAN by Straight Arrow News, LLC

News that fears no fact.
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😊(9.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#72in 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 September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 295 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top both sides news apps we rank are free to download, including AllSides - Balanced News and Ground News.
AllSides - Balanced News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ both sides news apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The AllSides app provides balanced news by aggregating headlines from left, center, and right-leaning sources. It also offers media bias ratings for over 800 news outlets, allowing users to compare stories side-by-side and understand different perspectives on over 100 topics.
The app features over 800 media bias ratings that reveal the political leaning of news outlets. Users can compare headlines from various sources on the same topic, making it easier to spot partisan slant and avoid misinformation.