Inoreader vs Ground News
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Inoreader is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.0. Inoreader wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Ground News on 0, with 1 tied.
Researchers and news fans who want to filter and automate lots of feeds
News readers who want to see past any one outlet's framing
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Inoreader | Ground News |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reading & News | Reading & News |
| Category rank | #5 of 11 | #10 of 11 |
| Developer | Innologica | Snapwise Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Inoreader better than Ground News?
Inoreader is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.0. Inoreader wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Ground News on 0, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Inoreader or Ground News?
Inoreader: Free for 150 feeds; Pro is $7.50 a month billed yearly, or $9.99 monthly. Ground News: Free tier; in the iOS app, Pro starts at $0.99 a month and Vantage is $9.99. On value for money, Inoreader scores higher.
Do Inoreader and Ground News work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Inoreader or Ground News?
Inoreader scores higher on privacy (8.6/10). App Store label: no tracking. Only contact info is linked to you, and diagnostics are collected without being tied to you.
Strengths and weaknesses
Inoreader
- Generous free plan with 150 feeds
- Rules and filters do the sorting for you
- Very little data linked to you
- Rules, newsletters and offline reading need Pro
- Busier screens than simpler readers
- AI Intelligence features are a paid add-on
Inoreader is the RSS reader for people who want control. Follow sites, YouTube channels and podcasts in one place, add newsletters and social feeds on Pro, then let rules and filters sort, tag and trim the flood. The free plan covers 150 feeds, and Pro adds monitoring feeds and offline reading. It's busier than Feedly, and its AI Intelligence features cost extra, but it links very little data to you.
Full Inoreader review
Ground News
- Shows how each side covers the same story
- Blindspot feed catches stories you'd miss
- Free tier covers the basics
- Bias ratings are per outlet, not per article
- Factuality and ownership data need a paid plan
- Doesn't get you past publishers' paywalls
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.
Full Ground News review
