In the era of hyper-polarized media, it is imperative to be aware of the reliability and bias of the information we consume. With so much news being consumed on mobile devices, wouldn’t it be great to be able to check those sources on the go?

Today, we are thrilled to introduce the Ad Fontes – Media Bias Chart App for iPhone and Android! This new intuitive app presents an extensive collection of news outlets along with their political bias and reliability assessments based on our robust methodology. This app will equip you with the knowledge needed to critically evaluate news sources.

Just like the Interactive Media Bias Chart you have come to know and love, the app’s innovative features set it apart from the competition. It provides a comprehensive assessment of various news sources provided by a team of analysts from across the political spectrum. Our analysts employ a rigorous methodology that involves analyzing articles and episodes from each source, evaluating headlines, language, and contextual framing.

The app’s key features include:

• a navigation bar to search thousands of sources including websites, podcasts, and TV shows
• detailed profiles of each source including where individual articles/episodes are plotted on the chart along with their scores and links
• the ability to save and easily share images of your curated news sources
• the capability to filter and sort search results by websites, podcasts, or TV shows and by reliability
• daily updates that reflect the daily ratings from our analysts.

We recognize the media landscape is constantly evolving. You need an app that can keep up with those changes. The Media Bias Chart App is a dynamic app designed to empower you to make more informed decisions about the news you consume. Discover diverse perspectives and develop critical thinking skills on the go. Whether you’re a student, professional, or concerned citizen, this app equips you with the tools to navigate the complex media landscape and foster a more informed citizenry.

You can download now for free by scanning the QR code, or go the App Store and Google Play Store.

Jennifer Furlong – Jennifer (Jen) Furlong, Director of Communication & Analyst Manager, is a business owner, author, podcaster, and TEDx speaker/coach. She has 30 years of experience in the communication industry, 18 of them teaching in higher education. Jen is the President of Media Literacy Now, a Marine Corps veteran, and a first-generation college graduate with a B.A. and M.A. in Communication.