# Ground News

> See every side of every story

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.checkitt](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.checkitt)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.checkitt`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Snapwise Inc.(dba Ground News)
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 2,747,179
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (32,528 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.32.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2018-04-24
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.checkitt)
- **Website:** [https://ground.news/](https://ground.news/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ground.news/privacy-policy](https://ground.news/privacy-policy)

## Description

Ground News gathers news from over 50,000 sources and adds roughly 60,000 articles daily, giving you a panoramic view of global coverage. Unlike typical aggregators, Ground News highlights media bias, source reliability, and ownership so you can spot echo chambers, uncover blindspots, and compare how different outlets cover the same story.

Read real-time breaking stories, contrast partisan coverage, and use media-analysis tools to form your own conclusions. Enjoy free features or subscribe for deeper analysis. Subscriptions renew monthly through your Play Store account; payment and renewal are managed there. See full terms at https://ground.news/terms-and-conditions.

## Rankings

- #36,826 — Overall
- #6 — News and magazines (Gross)
- #12 — News and magazines (Free)
- #6 — news

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.checkitt.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews emphasize Ground News’ strength in exposing multiple angles and aiding informed decisions, with clear bias labeling and a complete-view approach. Recurrent concerns focus on perceived political bias and a high price after trial. A few users note usability or login hiccups, but the app’s core value lies in offering diverse perspectives to counter echo chambers.

### Pros

- Offers multi-perspective coverage from different sources, helping users see all sides and form informed opinions.
- Explicitly labels left/center/right reporting to clarify perspectives.
- Helps broaden horizons and avoid algorithmic echo chambers.
- Snippets and the option to view a complete range of viewpoints enable a well-rounded understanding.
- Generally praised for a solid feature set and clean interface.

### Cons

- Perceived bias remains a concern for some users, with reports of leaning right and bias leaking through despite safeguards (e.g., Blind Side).
- After the trial, the subscription price is considered too high by several users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.checkitt)