Reviews of Ground News

By: Snapwise Inc.(dba Ground News) App

List of user reviews and ratings for Ground News

Total ratings

4.66 (Rating count: 31,333)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.20

All time rating average: 4.66

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22% (124)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-10	Re*****	Feels very US-centric even though it's advertised around the globe. Newsletters about bursting my bubble seem to be uniquely focused on what's happening in each of the states even though that's not that relevant to me. Translations in the app don't work, which is not horrible as I do understand English quite well but it's also a bit odd to have to read my local news in a non-local language. My verdict is for now that this is meant for US-citizens and people very much interested in the US.
Feels very US-centric even though it's advertised around the globe. Newsletters about bursting my bubble seem to be uniquely focused on what's happening in each of the states even though that's not that relevant to me. Translations in the app don't work, which is not horrible as I do understand English quite well but it's also a bit odd to have to read my local news in a non-local language. My verdict is for now that this is meant for US-citizens and people very much interested in the US.
2026-07-10	Tr*****	one thorough website for gathering a variety of news stories
one thorough website for gathering a variety of news stories
2026-07-08	Ja*****	Despicable! I tried to cancel you before this happened! Who's fault is it that you would charge me for something I didn't want! IF YOU WANT ME TO UPDATE MY RATING, REFUND MY MONEY! AND I WILL RESPECT YOU ENOUGH TO UPDATE THE RATING!
Despicable! I tried to cancel you before this happened! Who's fault is it that you would charge me for something I didn't want! IF YOU WANT ME TO UPDATE MY RATING, REFUND MY MONEY! AND I WILL RESPECT YOU ENOUGH TO UPDATE THE RATING!
2026-07-08	Do*****	really can't say anything about this app, except that i suddenly starting getting billed for it and Microsoft will not respond so I'm stuck paying for it. one star for billing process
really can't say anything about this app, except that i suddenly starting getting billed for it and Microsoft will not respond so I'm stuck paying for it. one star for billing process
2026-07-08	An*****	very good app, provides unbiased news reporting.
very good app, provides unbiased news reporting.
2026-07-08	Ad*****	Not at all clear how expensive this app is. You have to commit to signing up for a free trial and a very pricey paid subscription early on in the process. I'm not even sure now after uninstalling that I don't have an account. I'm also still not sure if at some point I will be charged even though I've never actually used this service.
Not at all clear how expensive this app is. You have to commit to signing up for a free trial and a very pricey paid subscription early on in the process. I'm not even sure now after uninstalling that I don't have an account. I'm also still not sure if at some point I will be charged even though I've never actually used this service.
2026-07-08	Ni*****	Overall, I like the app, but the Local News function needs work. After setting my location, my local news tab is still 90% national headlines and not anything truly local, which means I have to use a separate app to get local news.
Overall, I like the app, but the Local News function needs work. After setting my location, my local news tab is still 90% national headlines and not anything truly local, which means I have to use a separate app to get local news.
2026-07-08	Wi*****	subscription service
subscription service
2026-07-07	Jo*****	Very Comprehensive and fast, Thanks
Very Comprehensive and fast, Thanks
2026-07-05	V *****	required reading!
required reading!