NewsGuard - News Trust Ratings

See trust ratings on 8500+ news sites. Written by journalists, not algorithms.

NewsGuard - News Trust Ratings

"NewsGuard - News Trust Ratings" is an Android app that provides reliability ratings for over 8500 news sources to help users identify trustworthy information and avoid misinformation. Utilized by a team of journalists, the app offers detailed Nutrition Labels and trust scores on news sites in real-time, ensuring users can make informed decisions about their news consumption. The app enhances online browsing by displaying warnings on low-rated sites and promotes transparency in news reporting.
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App stats

Downloads: 17,684
36
Rating: 1.93
(190)
Version: 3.2.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-27)
Version code: 109
Creation date: 2020-06-01
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Size: 28.79M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 390,448 ▼ 1,506

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
NewsGuard (v5.9)
2,224 3.33 (246)
NewsGuard (v5.9.6)
26,387 4.60 (195)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Provides ratings for news organizations, helping users identify questionable practices.
  • Convenient access to quality ratings from a mobile device.
  • Helps users regain trust in legitimate media and avoid disinformation.
Cons
  • Requires a paid subscription without clear upfront information.
  • Many users experience bugs, crashes, and performance issues.
  • The app lacks integration features that would enhance usability, such as inline ratings within other apps.
Most mentioned
  • The app is difficult to use without a subscription.
  • Frustration over lack of transparency regarding subscription costs.
  • Concerns about bias and reliability of ratings.
User reviews
I love Newsgaurd in general and the app is a convenient way to look up ratings, I just wish there was some type of better integration. Like if I'm using my Facebook app, it would be cool to see the inline ratings like the browser extension does when I Google stuff.
by Jesse, 2024-11-01
Trash app, trash company stay away at all costs. Extremely bias selection, wouldn't be surprised if app was used to monitor internet history. Anybody who gives this app more than 3 stars is most likely a hired actor, you've been warned...
by Ray Rice (Rodereck), 2023-08-16
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