Optics — Media Bias News
Same Story. Different Spin.
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Stop reading one headline at a time.
Optics groups news coverage from left, center, and right sources so you can compare the available headlines for an event. See how different wording can change your first impression, then open the original publisher links.
SPIN CHECK
Open a story with multiple sources to compare headlines side by side. Optics highlights loaded words and framing differences in the headlines sampled.
WORDING GAP
A 0–99 score summarizes headline contrast around blame, certainty, urgency, emotion, and emphasis. It measures wording differences, not factual accuracy.
ECHO ALERTS
See when coverage comes from one side of the sources sampled by Optics. Missing coverage in this sample does not mean an outlet ignored a story. Premium users can opt into local Echo notifications generated when the app refreshes the feed; these are not continuous breaking-news alerts.
SHARE CARDS
Turn an available Spin Check into an image to share in a group chat or discussion. Share cards are included with your available free or Premium Spin Checks.
SOURCE MAP
Browse the outlets collected for each story and open their original links. Outlet-level left, center, and right ratings describe general editorial leaning; they do not establish whether an individual article is true.
SAVE, SEARCH, AND RETURN
Search headlines, topics, and publishers. Save story comparisons on this device and find them in Saved. Saved text snapshots can be reopened offline; original articles and images need an internet connection. Choose an optional daily reading reminder at your preferred time in Profile.
Optics is a headline-framing tool, not a fact-checker. No account is required. The feed, source lists, original source links, Saved, reading reminders, and three Spin Checks per day are free.
Optics Premium unlocks unlimited Spin Checks and optional Echo notifications. Monthly and annual plans are available. The price and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase.
Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation, or after an eligible free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple ID Account Settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app.
Privacy Policy: https://optics.news/privacy
Terms of Service: https://optics.news/terms
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
• Redesigned dark interface with story imagery and a clearer layout for headline comparisons.
• Save story comparisons and revisit them from the new Saved tab.
• Search headlines, topics, and publishers.
• Try a real headline comparison during shorter onboarding, before the optional Premium plans.
• Choose an optional daily reading reminder at a time that suits you.
• Clearer source and coverage labels, plus fixes for the feed, sharing, and Spot the Spin.
The developer, FTP Travel LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- FTP Travel LLC
- Size
- 59.6 MB
- Category
- News
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Infrequent
Profanity or Crude Humor
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Contains
Unrestricted Web Access
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- CrossCheck Premium Monthly $4.99
- CrossCheck Premium Annual $39.99
- Copyright
- © FTP Travel LLC 2026
