What's a good iOS app for getting a balanced view of current events, especially one that helps me identify potential biases in reporting?

AllSides is quite interesting. It presents the same news stories from different perspectives, which I find intellectually satisfying.

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AllSides presents a novel approach to an old problem: media bias. As someone involved in academic research, I find it helpful to see how the same event is framed by different news outlets. The algorithm is surprisingly elegant in its ability to curate multiple perspectives. It's particularly useful for my students, as it encourages critical thinking and media literacy. The cross-platform compatibility is a plus, allowing access on both my iPad and iPhone. The well-researched design makes it pedagogically sound for classroom discussions, and I appreciate how it helps me challenge my own preconceptions, as well.

Key Features

Provides news coverage from left, center, and right perspectives.
Helps identify media bias and challenge personal preconceptions.
Encourages critical thinking and media literacy, useful for academic discussions.

"Being able to cross reference different opinions of the same subject is highly useful. I don’t like reading news articles from singular sources due to the inherent introduction of biased information. This app helps you think for yourself."

β€” 5β˜… User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/9/2025
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AllSides - Balanced News

by AllSides, LLC

β˜…4.4
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