Ground News review
See how left, center and right outlets cover each story
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- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
Does it deserve #7?
Is Ground News worth it?
For most people, yes. Ground News scores 8.0/10 and ranks #7 in Reading & News. It's best for news readers who want to see past any one outlet's framing. Skip it if you want full articles in one place without hitting publisher paywalls. Price: Free tier; in the iOS app, Pro starts at $0.99 a month and Vantage is $9.99.
The verdict
Ground News groups coverage of the same story from more than 50,000 sources and shows you who's covering it: how much comes from the left, center and right, how factual each outlet is rated, and who owns it. The Blindspot feed surfaces stories one side barely covers. It's a useful check on your own bubble. Ratings are per outlet, not per article, and the best data needs a subscription.
- Left, center and right coverage split
- Blindspot feed
- Factuality and ownership data
- My News Bias dashboard
- Media Bias Checker browser extension
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Tap the tab bar to jump back to the top of your feed
- Aug 2026The website now sells only Vantage, while Pro and Premium stay in the apps
Privacy 7.4/10
App Store label: no tracking; coarse location and usage are linked to you. The policy says it doesn't sell data but uses Meta and Google pixels, which may count as sharing in California.
What we like
- Shows how each side covers the same story
- Blindspot feed catches stories you'd miss
- Free tier covers the basics
What could be better
- Bias ratings are per outlet, not per article
- Factuality and ownership data need a paid plan
- Doesn't get you past publishers' paywalls
News readers who want to see past any one outlet's framing
you want full articles in one place without hitting publisher paywalls
Questions about Ground News
Is Ground News worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Ground News scores 8.0/10 and ranks #7 in Reading & News. It's best for news readers who want to see past any one outlet's framing. Skip it if you want full articles in one place without hitting publisher paywalls. Price: Free tier; in the iOS app, Pro starts at $0.99 a month and Vantage is $9.99.
Is Ground News free?
Yes, there's a free tier. Paid plans unlock factuality and ownership data and the full Blindspot feed; in the iOS app they start at $0.99 a month.
How does Ground News rate bias?
It averages ratings from AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias Fact Check, and the ratings apply to each outlet rather than each article.
What are the best alternatives to Ground News?
The closest alternatives are NetNewsWire, Readwise Reader and Libby. See all of them ranked on our Ground News alternatives page.
Where does Ground News rank?
Ground News ranks #7 of 7 in our Reading & News ranking, with an overall score of 8.0 out of 10.