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Country-specific version?I live in Canada, so I would love a way to Canadian-ize the app. We don’t have nearly the volume of news agencies as in the U.S., but we have some that are left and some that are right leaning. It would be nice to have the option to localize the app to Canada, the States and possibly the World. Is this something that you would consider for a future version?.Version: 3.34

AmazingLove everything about it. It’s the only way I read news now! Saves so much time and especially if you are into politics, this is such a great way to get all the info you need from every bias in a short amount of time. Could not recommend more..Version: 3.36.2

Best news appGreat price plus wide selection of news sources equals good value. Strongly recommended..Version: 3.22

Great AppIn a time where fake news and click bait is prevalent, this app is a breath of fresh air. It uses AI to filter out nonsense stories and brings you stories from almost every angle allowing you to have a complete picture of current events. This is a must have for anyone who cares about getting the true and full picture. 5 stars!.Version: 2.6

The closest thing to objective journalismObjective journalism seems to be a rarity or maybe event an impossibility, but Ground News does the next best thing! It does a fantastic job of showing you all of the news coverage from virtually every perspective, agenda, political viewpoint and/or worldview, allowing the reader to develop a much more well-rounded and nuanced view of current events. Their blindspot feature is particularly helpful at helping to disrupt echo chambers which you may not even be aware you’re living in. It’s an amazing resource!!.Version: 4.2.0

How reading the news should be!After trying for years to piece together a rough approximation of reliable news from the dozens of available news outlets, discovering Ground News was like finding a decoder-ring. Now I can take in all stories from major headlines down to even minor local stories, and I can see at a glance, who is saying what, any political of financial agenda(s) the author(s) may have, and how credible and factual the story might be. Ground News paid service is shockingly inexpensive and worth every penny!!!.Version: 4.0.2

Awesome ideaMy favourite news app! The layout is really great, I’d love for the list view in the top right hand corner to be made more obvious, though..Version: 1.0

Life raft in the storm of conflicting informationAt last a fast and easy way to evaluate bias in the news. Really good on news stories but also has interactive tools for social media feeds..Version: 4.4.0

Take that fake news! HahaJust came across this new News app, it’s awesome! Shows me news from home and away. And it’s verified !.Version: 1.0

The bestConsidering the amount of lying done by today’s journalists, this app is useful if only to determine which sites are credible, and which aren’t. I seek out objective journalism, and this is the app which helps me to make sure that I am not being fed propaganda from either side. Its subscription fee is also dirt cheap considering what you get, so it makes sense to pay the annual fee for clean information..Version: 4.8.0

App is excellent, apart from being spammed with alertsThe app in general is very easy to navigate and the sources attached are numerous and informative. This makes getting an eclectic view on the days news extremely easy. The ‘daily news update’ feature is also a winner. My only issue with the app is the infuriating notifications. I agreed to ‘Only breaking news (1-2 alerts per day)... since I added the alert setting 29 hours ago I have had 12 notifications, 11 excluding the daily update I requested. Why offer out numerical values for how many notifications are being sent if it’s untrue.Version: 2.7

❤️It’s the best app ever. I love it 🔥💯.Version: 1.14

The Future of Online News ContentI love this app. In many ways we are still in the 19th century when it comes to the media industry even though the medium for consumption has changed. Having to listen to one persons opinion on something who pretends to be unbiased and works for a corporation which has a vested interest in outcomes social and political outcomes is utterly boring and exhausting. This app is fantastic and absolutely worth the monthly subscription price of only 83 cents a month. Thank you so much, this makes consuming world news enjoyable and interesting again. My only suggestion is to keep adding more news sources across the political spectrum to bring even greater variety of perspective. Any thoughts on this format in a nightly news program?.Version: 3.16

ElsaidI am very glad to have just one news app that lets me find what I look for in one place , it is so great and helpful. Thank you...Version: 1.14.1

Great potentialReally great potential for a news app! The only issue is that even though I can customise my topics, ‘blind spot’ and ‘videos’ shows me everything, not just the blindspot of the topics I’m following. This means I see lots of news that isn’t relevant to me, like American politics..Version: 3.36.2

Topic-based newsProvides a way to see the same topic from different angles..Version: 4.6.2

Amazing news feedI studied in political science and philosophy and i approve this message. Long live the information king! Hurray! Hurray!.Version: 4.7.0

Ground News is absolutely Fantastic!!Great News App! If you want to stay informed on current affairs, you could download every single news outlet's app. But that would be a lot of work. Instead, make it easier on yourself and download Ground News Pro. Ground New Pro collects articles from a large pool of sources, and incorporates different types of reporting, so not everything comes from the New York Times or a local news station. It tells you if the source leans left, right, or center. It learns from your reading style and directs more articles from your choices to you. Great news from all over. International to domestic. If you really only want updates from your regional newspaper, go ahead and download that dedicated app. But for news stories from around the world and across topics including entertainment, science, tech, politics, and beyond, get Ground News Pro. You won’t be disappointed..Version: 3.36.4

Brilliant!This is so great to see biases on n reporting by collating different sources of a news story and easily seeing how different outlets focus on different elements of a story, sorted by third party political bias rankings. And the blind spot feature highlights news stories that are being underreported by one side. If you like to be informed across the political spectrum, or just see what those nasty people who vote the other way are up to, this really is a brilliant and feature rich tool!.Version: 3.30

NewsYou will see lots of reviews about user interface issues, but these aesthetic complaints about how well the app scrolls pale in comparison to what a great app it is. Simply put, journalism is a dying art, and it is impossible to get an unbiased take on even supposedly bipartisan issues. The bisected political system is annihilating our public discourse and oftentimes I am more concerned about blatant lying than I am bias in news coverage. This is the only application, app or otherwise, that I have found that allows even a small amount of control over the flood of sensationalism pouring out of the news media. This app is no less than a gift to mankind..Version: 3.34

Actual NewsMostly all the news i’ve watch on tv or youtube always go a certain narrative. I don't know but i’ve started paying attention more. Then I’ve discovered ground news and ohh boy. This app’s the real deal. Would recommend to my friends and family definitely. Love the app.Version: 4.7.0

A solution to an abundance of news sourcesI love this app. It’s subscription price is super reasonable, it allows you to identify your own biases and offers such a simple interface to navigate different news sources on the same topic! As someone who is trying to understand what’s going on in the world without being flooded by bias, it makes finding several sources easy so I can better form my own opinion/perspective on events..Version: 3.22

Best news app!Ground fills me in on the news I need to go, on the go. I love how it’s relevant to my interests, and confirms everything is real. Totally converted me from getting all my news from twitter :).Version: 1.3

Please Revert Back or Change Colors All TogetherWhatever made you swap the “left” and “right” colors so that the left shows up red and the right shows up blue, please either revert it back or pick new colors all together (not red and blue). It feels like one of those tests where they have a color word displayed in another color (I.e the word purple displayed in green). While I logically know the difference, it feels like an unnecessary complexity. NOTE: updating my rating from 3 stars to 5 for the quick response and solution. Sorry for being a typical American and assuming our purview is the world’s purview 😂 (to be fair though, it had previously shown as US for me, so I wasn’t aware of what caused it to change). Thank you!.Version: 3.35

Good source of news from around the worldIf you’re after a broad and quick hit of news from around the world, this is a great resource. Either search by area or use notifications of the bigger stories, it uses lots of credible news outlets to source material..Version: 2.7

Great, but can do without the comments sectionI like Ground News a lot, because as a news aggregator it is effective at what it does and the free access isn’t super restrictive. It allows you to do exactly what a news aggregator is supposed to do, allow you to compare, and contrast reporting and track news stories. On top of that it lets user to tailor it to the topics and regions you are most interested in. What I think would make it better is if they did away with the comments section. Taking one look at the toxicity of most comments there, it is distracting and detracts from the positive experience to be had on the app. I know they allow you to turn comments off, but I still strongly think they ought to be removed. The focus should be solely on the news and not people’s two-cents. That’s what social media is for and not a news aggregator..Version: 3.36

Great AppMy only complaint is that they need to develop an IPad-specific version where the “news feed” is a vertical stream that you scroll up and down through on the map (while in landscape mode) instead of the weird narrow band with horizontal scrolling. Otherwise its a pretty solid app with the ability to see news articles from multiple sources for a given event. Some of the articles are not accurately depicted on the map; however, this could be related to the articles’ meta-data and not an app issue. Definitely recommend giving this one a shot, especially if you live in a high-population area and enjoying staying informed..Version: 1.7

Tired of biased news outlets? Look no further!A true gem of a news app and definitely worth subscribing to! You can follow how the same story is reported in different newspapers from left to right leaning. They also show blindspots - news that don’t reach people who only read newspapers of a certain political viewpoint. Perfect to keep informed and allows you to see through biases. A wide range of newspapers are collated here from mainstream to local news..Version: 3.36.1

Great way to read about current eventsI have only been using this app for 3 days but I am very happy with it. Like the look, and navigation. I am Canadian so the Canadian feed is great. My only complaint is the paywall news sites that pop up, I do subscribe to multiple news outlets but not all of them. It might be worth offering a flat rate for subscribers to get paywalled content..Version: 4.12.0

Mostly happy, but missing ability to make feeds & sources never shownMostly happy, but missing ability to make your own feeds and some of my extremely left sources are never shown. It's frustrating that a linear feed of sources isn't available..Version: 3.29

Excellent productGreat app and very customisable. What’s better is that when I had a small problem, I had a response almost immediately and the developer stayed with it until it was resolved. Good customer support can be as important as a good product..Version: 1.17

Fantastic, bar some interface nigglesI love this app and it’s entire premise. But a small interface tweak would make things clearer. Would like to request a better delineation / separation between stories in the feed as it can sometimes be confusing as whether the ‘bias rating’ belongs above or below the story. Otherwise, an amazing and praiseworthy effort! Keep it up!.Version: 3.36.1

Great AppLove it’s simplicity and power to identify bias. Fast becoming a favourite..Version: 4.8.0

5 starsHands down, the greatest app aggregator there is. It allows for certain objectivity. It also replaced so many apps I had. Small minus for very bad performance on my older, 5th gen, iPad. There's no reason for this app to run so slowly..Version: 3.6

An antidote to a 21st Century IssueContinually receptive to criticism from users and developing quickly. This is thoroughly needed and is doing what journalism should be achieving itself.Version: 3.0.1

Good news. Just one problemDon’t get me wrong, this news app is the best out of all of them but please get rid of the pro payment and other payments because the news is all about scrolling and finding new things and not Paying! Please fix them. Love ya.Version: 3.35.1

A great way to stay informed while also staying unbiasedI like the local news.Version: 1.14.1

The poor ratings are liesIf you are not 100% sold, by their bold claim to have the most news. Their low monthly price that accompanies it ought to smooth things over. If that’s not enough, this is what did it for me. I tapped “blindspot” and immediately recoiled at what I saw… it follows me everywhere, I can’t escape it. Just terrible flashing….. oh boy, anxiety attack, nightmare… I’m living a nightmare…. And then I just tap… and I told ground news exactly what I didn’t like about it and it said it will show me less of it…. And I trust it. I already trust it. I thank God..Version: 4.6.2

A tool for seeing both sidesI have been using this as my primary news source for over a year. I value the ability to see multiple sides of a story including photos and videos relevant t the topic. I am still getting used to the new update. It definitely feels less clunky and much smoother to navigate, however, it is a real shame to see that the comments section has been removed in the new update. It was a largely unmoderated place (save a strict filter for inappropriate words) where people could speak their mind on topics. I greatly value the ability to see and discuss different perspectives . With that comes some toxicity, but that is anywhere people speak and people were free to turn it off or mute if they didn’t like it. It was so popular that many topics seemed to be exceeding the amount of space GN allotted for comments. I am very sad to see that instead of expanding it, they chose to shut it down. America is suppose to be a place where free speech is protected yet corporations continue to impede that ability more and more. There are so few venues to discus perspectives and challenge ideas because corporations continue to strangle out discussions and information that they do not like. I am not happy that Ground News chose to destroy their free speech platform (however small it was) which closed down one more venue that allowed the discussion of current events and perspectives..Version: 4.0.1

Refreshing changeWell done. We can all use something like this to help assess the news and the slants and angles attached to it I’ll be recommending it to friends and foe alike Keep up the good work.Version: 3.30

Best news app aroundI use it for all my news and check it regularly everyday. I love the bias features and how fast the news comes through.Version: 3.17

Complete ViewOnly when you see the world from all points of view can you see the full picture. The Ground news platform makes this possible by taking the work out of hunting down sources and categorizing them by bias, location and timeline. You can form your own opinion when you view all perspectives and step out of your lane no matter what your political affiliation. This app also expands your world view by vetting and categorizing news outlets that carry stories from around the world which may not make it to mainstream media in your location..Version: 3.25

Ground news…What a super app and equally so for the desktop experience…gives you the option to read and understand the political landscape in one place…highly recommended….Version: 3.36.2

Good conceptThis is a good concept and on the whole works well. However, top stories are consistently irrelevant. It seems to be strictly US politics. I get there’s just been an election but it isn’t even election related; rather, it’s mundane updates on US government affairs - nothing groundbreaking that warrants it being in top stories in general, let alone for a non-US user. I have removed “International” from my topics but this hasn’t remedied anything. I understand this is likely a US app but I can’t see myself using it as a replacement to conventional apps until I have access to top stories relevant to my location, with important international news occasionally. When I do find an article I wish to read, the experience is fairly flawless and the categorisation of bias seems accurate from the articles I have read and compared. If only the usability made the finding of relevant news that bit easier, this would be an outstanding app..Version: 3.31

Wow amazing!Ground news is remarkable to see and compare many sides of the same story. There’s nothing quite like it to understand current events and media bias and challenge your own perspectives. A great find!.Version: 3.36.4

Best news appI don’t usually give any reviews at all but I had to make an exception here. As a regular news reader I use quite a few apps for getting my updates and I have to say this app is the best. Sure it has a reoccurring bill but the way they have designed this app is very much worth it. If your annoyed at the bias and want to dive between what each different news source is stating then this is the app you want. Great work Ground team!.Version: 4.4.0

Great IdeaI was looking for this for a long time. I realised how important it is for the public to have access different news sources with a knowledge of what level of political bias. This helps them to form their own perspective. Thank you!.Version: 3

Truly UnbiasedI’ve used many news aggregators: Flipboard, Google News, Microsoft News, News Republic, etc. and all of them unashamedly lean toward a a very particular spectrum with little to no representation of the opposing side. Ground has such a refreshing approach. They take an article and sort the sources into clearly defined sections on the political spectrum so you can see which side is more focused on the story and decide which viewpoint you will read it from. You can block sources that are too extreme for you, left or right, and choose topics your more interested in to better personalize you feed. I can’t recommend this app enough..Version: 4.4.0

It's simply amazing!With the abundance of fake news and biased news out there I think ground news is an invaluable service for those who wish to be reliably informed about their news source. It's simply amazing! I hope the platform continues to grow and is extremely successful..Version: 3.32

In a league of its ownComparing by news stories by bias is really useful. Somewhat scary how one news story can be reported on so differently by sources on opposite side of the spectrum. My new go to news app.Version: 3.16

Great way to get your newsBetter than twitter. Honestly less "noise" and more focused stories that matter.Version: 1.3

If you can suffer through MSM this is the app for you!I’m an age of Polarization Ground News works hard to make sure that you can gather the facts. In the age of spin harder than a cat 5 tornado Ground News works hard to make sure you can se it before it hits you. Ground News is in incredible opportunity for all to see how the MSM really runs on all sides of the aisle, pushing stories and angles to make you see an agenda and narrative that they want you to believe. Get ahead of it and try to catch all the facts with GN, who carefully curates and categorizes all news outlets by their (American) political bent. It’s a phenomenal tool to help you avoid rash judgments and sound thinking. Seriously give it a try, what do you have to lose?.Version: 3.36.1

Great appLove this news app. Provides all the news from all the sources like ABC, 9 News, Guardian, BBC etc. It is free and best doesn’t have any ads!.Version: 1.1

Great app that shows all sides of the same storyFantastic and enjoyable app, interesting to see the differences in right/left/centre headlines let alone the story itself. I also love the feature that shows your biases based on what you predominantly use.Version: 3.30

Simply awesome!Love this news app! The layout is great, the ranking on left/right/center views is great, love the colors (very easy on the eyes). There is a slight annoyance with the alerts tho. I’m order to clear the app badge icon, I need to go into my alerts, close out and go back in for the second time before the alerts clear. I’m one of those who doesn’t like having badge numbers just sitting around, so it’s nice to clear them when I read them. Other than that, I’ll happily pay a small subscription for this beauty. Can’t freaking stand ads that are literally everywhere on all the other news apps out there. Even the ones you pay for still have just as many ads. So stupid..Version: 4.0.1

Great app!Speedy alerts and unbiased sources make this my go to news app without a shadow! Just a small recommendation, is it possible for you guys to add in a ‘mark as read’ option for alerts rather than having to go into the app all the time. And also if you can expand the news if you use Haptic Touch like bleacher report app. Maybe also dark mode? :).Version: 3.7

Great appA must have to keep yourself informed of how spin is implemented..Version: 3.29

Finally an app where you can easily identify biasI came across ground news through a colleague of mine. Allows you to: - compare news from different sources in an easy swipe motion - identify news source bias but more importantly, helps identify your own bias - cool features like choosing the type of news for your feed, save articles and well developed search mechanisms I had thought about creating something similar to this in the past but never spent the effort to do it. I'm really glad you did :) Thank you for making this app !.Version: 3.22

Great serviceReally good to see a comparison and slant of various news sources. Keep up the good work!.Version: 4.5.1

The best source for news, period.I recently heard about Ground News and was blown away when I checked it out. To my knowledge there is no other news site like it. It is incredibly impressive. Being able to customize my news feed for the news topics I care about and then to get notifications when articles from any of over 50,000 news sources from around the world publish articles on those topics - and to be able to check the bias and factuality of those particular journalistic sources at a glance, just wow. Well worth the small price for a premium subscription for anyone who wants to stay informed and who also wants to know the integrity of the news sources they read. Kudos to everyone on the Ground News team and to the software engineers who make it happen!.Version: 4.7.0

A smart new routineThank to this app I’m back at reading about the world, the sorting and the ability to see different prospectives of the topic makes this app great! I do tho have a request in addition to the previous reviews requests: safari reader mode..Version: 2.17

The best way to know what’s happening in the worldAfter having been on a prolonged news fast, I decided to try Ground News. I have stayed with it ever since. It helps me maintain a balanced global perspective, by presenting headlines from across the world and advising me on the ideological leaning of the sources. I still subscribe to news from specific sources such as BBC, NPR, and Washington Post, but I now have a global context which I can use to be more critical of what I read..Version: 4.11.1

Great app!Love checking the news using the map..Version: 1.3

AmazingI absolutely love ground news, I was between jobs so had to end my subscription for a while and they actually reached out to me and gave me 2 months of premium for free so I could still have access to all the features during a tough time they are absolutely amazing.Version: 4.2.0

A Fantastic AppI used to think that news was just a piece of information. Then Ground News came along and introduced me to things like aggregation, media bias, blindspots, source credibility, multiple perspectives, manipulative algorithms, context and transparency. News for me has become much more interesting, it is no longer just a piece of information..Version: 4.3.0

Cutting through the glossy sheen, showing the real news!Definitely for those who seek access to news all over the world, rather than the sugar coated version of news we got spoon fed by other outlets. I love you can see news published around the world, and not just from one single source. No curation, just infiltered raw news! Keep up the good work guys ! :).Version: 2

The go-to news appA news aggregation site like no other. This is exactly what society needs. As we charge left and right without much self-awareness, ground news offers a chance to step outside the echo chamber. Not designed to persuade you in any direction, simply to contextualise your perspective. We all need to listen to people we don’t agree with and come together in conversation. This is a brilliant format to do the first part of that statement. Thank you..Version: 3.30

Great App but Mainly US FocusedGreat concept but kinda frustrating that you can only choose between US and international news. You should be able to choose between other countries, I’m Canadian and want an app like this but focused on Canadian news..Version: 3.35

Tired of factional news?You still get factional news but now less guessing why something is phrased weirdly..Version: 4.12.0

Very useful app for newsI really like the follow feature that allows you to keep up to date with updates on certain new stories. I also like how you can see the different news sources that cover the story..Version: 1.14

The way news should beMy initial review of this was based on the idea that even though this app fulfils a need and dream I’ve had for awhile, it had some bugs and inconsistencies. But since my first review I’ve seen updates that have addressed most of the issues. This is indeed a good team of devs that are actively listening to their community. Normally I don’t bother looking at all the sources for every piece of news because it’s too time consuming. I just try to get a general idea without taking on too much bias, but despite my best efforts I’m sure I’ll take on the point of view of the first few articles which are being fed to me via some personalised algorithm. This app fixes that, not only can I get a clearer idea of the biases, I can also compare each side or location and get even more information..Version: 3.16

Pro is amazing!!Love the new update ❤️💙.Version: 3.00

Consolidation of sourcesThis app does one thing very well, it takes basically every source and, using third party media bias charts (3 of them which can be found into he settings), separates the sources into 1 of 7 categories, from far left to far right. The media bias charts have their own unbiased methodology, so if someone does not like where their preferred news source is located, it’s probably time to start using another source. Do not be an idiot and complain that “FoX nEwS iS nOt RiGhT.” Of course Fox News is a right source, how partisan does one have to be to not realize that. The media bias charts are great and have really shown me that some of the sources I would dip into, I no longer want to use (ex: MSNBC). The app needs some UI improvements taken from an app like Brief (another great unbiased app), but other than that the idea of Ground News is fantastic..Version: 3.31

Interesting app to help you see your bubbleUpdate Feb 2022: The app got a major overhaul. Cool features to analyze your social feeds to see what kind of bias you’re seeing and more importantly the comments seem to be gone at my first glance. Raising my review. I’ll use the app more for a while and maybe give it a final rating. The app is well designed and easy to use. Getting an overview of how the news headlines are rated doesn’t take long since it’s pretty intuitive. I’ve added this to my regular news routine and might move to a subscription plan if it continues that way. The comments in the app are almost entirely right wing and certainly an echo chamber. Honestly this makes me skeptical of the app itself if the user base is heavily skewed to one end of the political spectrum. I know you can turn off the comments but I wonder why they even exist. The slanted nature hurts the trustworthiness of the brand. UPDATE: The comments are a 1 sided conservative cesspool that add no value. The app’s basis seems sound, but until they disable comments I would not recommend it and will not subscribe. The fact they permit that makes me question their motive..Version: 4.0.1

Promising!Looking so much better than the alternatives. Had it for a week now, with the intention of removing what I can’t stand (football, socialites, etc), and the obsessive feeding of irrelevant and depressing news feeds. I like the two line summary before launching into the article. Defo a keeper so far..Version: 2.17

Such a great idea!!This is a great app, easy to use, and a bit addictive! Highly recommended 👌🏻.Version: 1.3

Nice app...Version: 1.1

This is the best for newsThe only thing that needs sorting out is the home screen widget you should get a choose to be able to change it to top U.K. news other than that this is the best news app out there so keep up the good work..Version: 3.36.4

Still the bestI picked up this app when it first came arrived in the store. I’ve loved watching it evolve and that the person behind it is a woman from Canada - and British Columbia! Well, that takes a great app into perfection. The timing of this app’s appearance on the scene was perfect. I was struggling as I hopped from news source to news source, trying to figure out what was true and what wasn’t. Every source seemed to push a bias on social media and it was getting frustrating. I enjoy looking at different perspectives and appreciate the option that shows what I might miss because of my bias and, it’s usually correct! With information being weaponized and society so divided, I value the balanced perspective this app makes possible. I also appreciate when I get a heads-up that a news source won’t let me read unless I pay. With so many sources available here, I’ve chosen a few to support. As long as I can afford to subscribe, I will do so happily. This is one of a few MUST HAVE apps for me..Version: 4.12.0

Truly amazingThis app gives you a complete overview of news stories, it is great at showing how news media block certain things that don’t agree with them, and gives you the most unbiased information possible, truly amazing..Version: 3.28

AwesomeThis app has made it so much easier to find news that I’m interested in, and the collation of multiple articles helps me gain a broader understanding of the issues..Version: 3.30

Great news contentIt’s so hard to trust what you read via social media platforms. Ground is on point with its content on top of an amazing user experience..Version: 1.3

My recommendation for gathering your newsI’ve been using the app for a while now and I can say that the service this team provides is great. I worry about being trapped in my own information bubble on the internet, getting sources and articles curated to appeal to my interests and biases in how they are told. This app helps prevent me from getting stuck in such a bubble! The comparison ability is not a first among news services, however Ground News does it very well and I additionally appreciate the ability to see how much a side of the political spectrum reports on a story, which shows the level of importance an issue is to a side or if the story itself may be told in a twisted way. I eventually paid to get the Pro version of the app to support this service. The small team personally reached out to thank me and told me to contact them for any recommendations on how to improve the app. That level of involvement was extremely nice to see. I agree with some others that the comment section of the app isn’t really needed, I personally ignore it. I feel this app’s purpose doesn’t really mesh well with the commenting feature. Though Ground News makes this feature easy to ignore if you wish, yet accessible if you would like to contribute to it. Overall I really enjoy this service, haven’t had any problems with it software wise, and would recommend supporting the team if you enjoy it too by subscribing to one of the paid models, since they’re so cheap..Version: 3.36.1

One of the most important and useful apps im existence.Such an improtant service..and great UI too. I am proud to pay for their premium service, and have told all my friends about it..Version: 3.27

Very well needed information bubble burster (though lack-luster for a Southeast Asian person)I truly consider this app a must have for anybody who just wants to know what’s happening in the world. I am disappointed by the lack of sources from my home region of the world, being Southeast Asia, such as the Borneo Bulletin, because as of moving for university, I would love to know what’s happening down there. Regardless, I think this app has immense potential & will love to see where it goes. I appreciate the inclusion of news sources that aren’t primarily English. Even if you don’t get the paid version, the free version already has enough features to be functional if you’re someone without the time to go in depth, particularly the summaries that give you an average of what’s reported on all the available sources while showing you what those sources are so that you can know how biased those summaries may be & even lets you change the left-centre-right classification of sources if you disagree with how far one way or the other it is..Version: 4.12.0

First class news and commentEnjoying the news and comment. Keep up the good work..Version: 2.13

Great news app for getting the full pictureGround News has a lot of helpful tools to help you understand the full story rather than being stuck with a particular narrative. My favourite features are the Blindspot Report, which shows you news stories that weren’t covered by particular sections of the political spectrum, and the Media Conglomerate tags, which show you which news outlets are owned by certain companies and allow you to see the spin they are applying as a group to a certain event. Would recommend to anyone looking to get different viewpoints and a more rounded view of the world’s events..Version: 4.6.2

Seems goodAlmost too good. If something is free it normally isn’t but seems to have the right philosophy.Version: 3.35.1

Great idea - Needs an Ad BlockerThe premise of this app is great, I use it every day. The only issue is how many ads are generally on news sites. The amount of articles I click-on that become agitating to read because of pop-ups, video interruptions, general page ads that make navigating fiddly, it’s almost all of them. It’s not the fault of the app, but if you built-in a reliable ad blocker this goes to another level..Version: 3.34

Great appppI love using the map. Such a creative unique way for digital readers to get hold of newss. Thank You.Version: 2.7

Love the app!A phenomenal interface and idea. This will be how I read all my news going forward because of the ability to browse the map and customize for the content I want!.Version: 1.3

Best news app for people who think for themselves!I don’t write many reviews but when an app is good enough to put an end to years of searching, the developers deserve the praise. I have tried many news apps and been dissatisfied with them all until Ground News. Not only does it do an excellent job of aggregating the news, but it provides a very intuitive and clean way to compare multiple sources. I also love the ad-free reader. This app is perfect for users who don’t like being spoon fed news from only one angle. If you like to think for yourself and don’t want to fall prey to spin and manipulation, this is the perfect solution. The Blind Spot is a great addition that helps fulfill the apps mission and my search to educate myself on news events without falling prey to confirmation bias. I have chosen to pay for this app both because it is truly worth it and because I want to ensure the developers are encouraged to keep up the good work. I truly hope that many more find this app and that it can help many to be able to think for themselves and see through bias in these increasingly divisive times..Version: 3.36.4

Perfect app for those wanting to broaden their media intakeMedia is always a tricky subject. We tend to keep ourselves in our own little bubble and therefore only hear or read stories that further our already strong beliefs or feelings about something. The best thing about this app is the ability to see the same story from multiple different news outlets and see what bias it has. I have been able to read and learn so much with this app about stories that I would not have seen before or maybe a story that is written differently on the left vs the right vs the center. If broadening your perspective is something you are wanting when it comes to news, this is app is perfect!.Version: 3.30

Bias?Update: I received a response from Ground News and am updating my review. I understand the position however as an inexperienced user of the app, Im trying to understand their position. I do stand by my assessment that I see more right biases articles show up w/out me having to scroll left or right if that makes sense. I suppose that means there are less articles that are left biased w/out a center biased article as well. Confusing I know. I’ve enjoyed the content so far, however their “bias” seems skewed. If an article is critical of the left, it’s right bias; if an article is critical of the right it’s centered bias. Rarely if ever is an article Left bias..Version: 4.3.0

Suggestions1 - The new format is too convoluted. It takes too many screens to get to the actual story and even more to get back out. Readers should be able to go directly back to the main headline feed and/or the source page after reading an individual article. 2 - headline feed needs a “return to top” option. Nobody wants to scroll back to the top from several pages down. 3 - on the headline feed, chopping off the top of photos is so unbelievably annoying. You may think it’s a clever disguise to maximize clicks, but it is a psychological irritant. As a retired human interface quality expert, i suggest you shrink the photo and display the whole photo to the left with the headline and the source list to the right. Allow readers to choose at the headline where they want to land on the political spectrum and let them go directly to the desired source. You can put the source spectrum at the bottom of each article so readers can jump to the next source when they are finished reading. 4 - you need a ‘return’ to headlines’ button at the top and bottom of each full article. I am a retired engineer. Therefore I feel justified in making these criticisms. I am also a woman who was forced to retire because of discrimination against women in my profession. It pains me that a woman developed news aggregation site (such a great idea) is so poorly designed that it actually drives readers away..Version: 4.0.2

One request..Would only request one thing.. I want to see international news but I would much rather get to the science and space news on the topic bar first. It would be great if we could rearrange topics based on the categories we want to see first. Let me know if this is something you would think about doing. Thank you though for the app. Wish I had come up with this idea for tackling fake news myself..Version: 2.7

Improving news appFound the most recent update really helpful for my iPad as more than one story could be seen at a time. Makes it more like a news paper where you can quickly go to a story of interest. I found the developers really keen to have feedback and consider suggestions..Version: 2.9

Great idea, but app feels clutteredThe app is a great idea, but the UI is much too cluttered; hard to focus on any one story, and the touch targets are not big enough a lot of the time (find myself hitting buttons I don’t intend to, etc.)..Version: 3.22

Love it!!!!I love how there are various tools to analyze and compare the different news sources. It makes it so easy to automatically distinguish which one to trust and not. Love the interactive globe!.Version: 3.00

Excellent appAs a Ground user from Uk, It’s great to find a news app that lets you to see news from all over the world and which also gives different viewpoints of any news item -unlike the news providers in the uk who are constantly pushing a particular political and biased angle. Everyone should give this app a try! JeanS (Uk).Version: 4.1.0

A new slant on NewsGround News not only effectively tailors individual news feeds but offers local news coverage better than any other news app I have so far explored. I have been able to contribute to local discussion and offer information that many others were unaware of - a first! I can recommend Ground News wholeheartedly..Version: 2.7

Best News App I’ve Used In A Long TimeI don’t usually write reviews for apps, but I absolutely love this app! As a high school social studies teacher who teaches Government, American History, and Media Literacy, this app helps me better stay informed about the main news stories of the day. I love the bias feature that allows average news consumer to figure how how a particular story is being covered by the polarized media outlets. It even links right to the actual news stories within the app, so you don’t have to switch/close out an app to read a story. Seriously, for the average news consumer, the paid subscription of $9.99/year is well worth the money. I’m hoping to show this app to my students to help them understand the importance of getting your news from more than one source!.Version: 3.25

Some out of date contentThe app is useful but occasionally you get content on the feed that’s well out of date. For example Arsène Wenger accuses referee Massimo Busacca of 'killing the match' as Barcelona beat Arsenal That is an article written in 2011 and it’s on the news feed today. Overall well designed and like that you can verify news across multiple sources. The above is an easy fix I’m sure..Version: 1.15

Informative and interestingVery well designed and an excellent team behind it.Version: 4.7.0

A very unique aggregator, absolutely recommended with caveatsProbably the best way to browse through the news, especially useful for learning about events & issues that normally don’t cross your way. The app is very well organized and easy to navigate, never crashes either. That being said… it’s still the news. It’s entirely possible and not uncommon for papers with different slants to each be wrong in their own unique ways. Additionally, many complex issues get simplified but that’s just part of the medium, it’s nothing against the app itself. Overall, it definitely earned its 5/5.Version: 4.11.1

GreatIn the past I had a dozen or so news apps on my phone so I could get a broader perspective on coverage, now I have one. Ground news allows quick and easy access to all + more. The new bias feature is ok I guess. I tend to prefer to gauge my on bias as every author is different. The map feature is excellent to glean local coverage of stories you’re interested in..Version: 3.8

Cool News AppWow - what a cool news app, works quite well, have only just downloaded it, compared to some of the other news sources this is one I will enjoy, hope it continues to grow for you, listen to your subscribers as that will go a long way. Well done !.Version: 3.34

What the media industry needsHave been using the app to stay informed on the COVID19 pandemic. Has kept me better informed than other news companies. Love the mission and find the bias rating feature interesting, not something I’ve seen before but I’m glad someone did it!.Version: 3.15

So so usefulI’m currently at university majoring in media studies, and I can’t stress enough how useful Ground News has been. It’s gone hand in hand with so much of the work I’ve done, and is now my main news source. A must have for anyone studying the news, it’s practically a research assistant, and I can’t wait to see this app gain more popularity :).Version: 3.36.4

The best news app I’ve ever used.Says it all in the title..Version: 3.30

New appI setup the app today. I am giving it 4 stars initially because there is quite a bit to this software. ( news, video, comments, dark function to name just a few) and I have enjoyed the quality of what I’ve seen along with the fact it actually works smoothly and looks to be very high quality workmanship and easy to figure out. It has a bias function that analyzes your political leanings or interests. That is quite different. $10-$12 per year gets you everything that is available, which I did on a monthly basis of about $1. I can discontinue anytime through the Apple store. Can’t beat the price for this quality. Everything’s explained well in settings and just to be sure I emailed a question which got a response in about 30 minutes. My only negative comment would be that it is a very busy screen with all the things going on. I am more of a minimalist so that is a trade off. I’ll check back in with a follow up review in 30 days or so..Version: 3.24

News on a mapIt’s great panning around the map and seeing whats going on around the world. There is a list mode as well, but the map is where it’s at..Version: 1.3

Best news app I’ve ever used.Best news source app I’ve used yet. Helps give you the tools to decide for yourself whether it’s real news or bull 💩. Try it and see for yourself. And no I don’t work for Ground..Version: 2.9

Great App! Great Developer Support!This app is amazing. Being able to scroll through the bias, location, and timing of a news story adds an incredible amount of context. The sources are truly international, and inline translation works well. I am now significantly more informed about how the world is seeing events unfold. This is something that google news, apple news, or any of the other aggregators do not give. Furthermore, the developer support is REAL, and it is handled quickly and correctly by one of the co-founders. I had an edge case issue where my second device created a dummy account and I used a different email for my subscriptions. The developer wrote back the same day multiple times and we were able to resolve the issue. Bam! I am a huge fan. Well worth the year subscription. Give the free trial a go, and you’ll be hooked..Version: 3.25

Great app other than the ‘editions’ not being much differentThis app is a great idea and it’s really well executed, I really enjoy using it as a news app and I think it does what it says we’ll and makes for very interesting reading. However only given it 4 stars as I selected the UK edition as I’m British and live in the UK but the content is still very American centric, especially the blindspot news highlights, it’s all purely internal US political stories..Version: 3.36.4

Best App for really knowing the NewsI have been using this app for a few months now and I really love it! More than any other news source or aggregator, this one provides so many features to compare and understand how the news is reported differently by region, political leanings, or even just how the story changes over time. It features blindspot reports, alerts, links to sources. I love flipping through the headlines to see the subtle word choices as you move from left to right or US based to world based news. I have over 75 news sources linked in my browser, fact checkers, sites on media rankings, and yet I feel I have learned more just being able to see the stories play out in real-time..Version: 3.30

I am VERY Happy With GROUND NewsIt’s helped me keep an open mind, and read more views from opposing viewpoints to my own. It even has a widget for your home screen that includes one story that is a blind spot for the left, and another that is a blind spot for the right. I always feel more properly informed from GROUND than other news sources, since I know I totally have a liberal bias, I now always check how right-leaning sources are talking about stories. I’ve been exposed to ideas and stories that I otherwise would not have, and that’s something truly amazing for a FREE news app. Seriously, use this app. I would absolutely recommend it, it’s now my only source of news..Version: 4.6.2

Everyone needs this app!A very useful tool for judging political bias in news stories. Too many people are stuck in echo chambers (including myself). When used correctly, this app can help people to see the bigger picture..Version: 3.19


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