# The Balanced News > Unbiased news from 50+ sources with bias detection. 7 Indian languages Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thebalancednews](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thebalancednews) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.thebalancednews` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Ojas Kale - **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES - **Downloads:** 2,159 - **Version:** 7.4.4 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-12 - **First published:** 2024-12-29 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 42 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-19 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thebalancednews) - **Website:** [https://thebalanced.news](https://thebalanced.news/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://thebalanced.news/privacy-policy](https://thebalanced.news/privacy-policy) ## Description Looking for an unbiased news app? Tired of one-sided political news coverage?
The Balanced News is India's first news aggregator with AI-powered bias detection. Compare how 50+ Indian news sources cover the same story. See left, center, and right perspectives before forming your opinion.
Better than Inshorts. Smarter than Dailyhunt. Built for Indians who think.
AI BIAS DETECTION
Every article analyzed for political leaning. Our AI trained on Indian political context shows you exactly how each outlet frames the news. Sentiment analysis detects emotional manipulation in headlines. Know if you're reading left, center, or right perspective — then decide for yourself.
50+ MULTIPLE SOURCES COMPARED
One news app India actually needs. Times of India, The Hindu, NDTV, Republic, Zee News, India Today, The Wire, Indian Express, OpIndia, and 40+ more. Same story, multiple sources, different framing. See the difference yourself.
LENS SCORE™
Discover stories mainstream media ignores. Our AI scores news importance 0-100 based on real significance, not clicks. Find underreported political news that matters.
HINDI NEWS APP + 6 MORE LANGUAGES
Full bias analysis in Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. This isn't just translation — complete bias detection in your regional language. The only Hindi news app with AI-powered perspective analysis.
PERFECT FOR UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS
UPSC aspirants need multiple perspectives on every topic. Compare how different newspapers cover the same political news. Build balanced opinions for essay and interview rounds. The smartest UPSC current affairs companion.
SMART FEATURES

AI-powered feed — learns interests, not biases
60-second summaries — quick briefings for busy readers
Political spectrum view — swipe left, center, right
Offline reading — save for your commute
Dark mode — comfortable night reading
Breaking alerts — news that actually matters

CATEGORIES
Politics, Business, Cricket, Sports, Technology, Entertainment, World News, Science, Health, Education, State News, Good News
WHO IS THIS FOR?

UPSC and competitive exam aspirants
Voters wanting complete information
Professionals tracking Indian news and markets
Students researching current affairs
Anyone exhausted by media bias

WHY NOT OTHER APPS?
Looking for an Inshorts alternative? Inshorts summarizes but doesn't show bias. Looking for a Dailyhunt alternative? Dailyhunt aggregates but doesn't compare perspectives.
The Balanced News does both — and adds AI bias detection that no other Indian news app offers.
This is news comparison and media literacy, not just aggregation.
TRUST & TRANSPARENCY

Verified sources only — no fake news
All perspectives shown — no echo chambers
Transparent AI analysis — no hidden agenda
Minimal ads — reading experience first

Free to download. No paywall on core features.
See the news, not the narrative.
Questions? admin@thebalancednews.com ## Rankings - #932,856 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `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` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.thebalancednews.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [ShortNews365: News in 60 words](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shortnews365.app) — 12,846 users - [UBE News - AI Powered](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oriongraphs.unbiasenews) — 976 users - [NewsRally](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newsrally.app) — 17 users - [The Daily Edit: Unbiased News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dailyedit.mobile) — 1,272 users, 4.15 / 5 - [Biasly](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.biasly.android) — 151 users - [AllSides](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.allsides) — 77,271 users, 3.36 / 5 - [Highlights India News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jdj.indian_news) — 134 users - [The North News](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.northNews.app) — 7,481 users - [Drooid: News from All Sides](https://chrome-stats.com/d/social.drooid) — 1,894 users, 3.61 / 5 - [NewsDesk](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.newsdesk) — 88 users - [ZapIndies](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zapindies.app) — 27 users - [India News & Politics](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.briox.riversip.android.india.root) — 3,039 users, 5.00 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thebalancednews)