Factitious
Swipe for the Truth
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Think you can spot fake news? Swipe left or right to decide what’s real—and train your instincts fast. Factitious sharpens your judgment.
In an era of deepfakes, AI-generated headlines, and viral rumors, telling the truth from the "truthy" is harder than ever. Enter Factitious, the critically acclaimed news literacy game, now fully reimagined for 2026.
Based on the highly lauded academic tool first launched in 2017, Factitious turns media literacy into a fast-paced, addictive challenge. Whether you’re a news junkie or a casual scroller, this is the sharpest tool in your digital shed.
How to Play
The mechanics are simple, but the truth is often complicated:
1) Read the Article as quickly as you can: A real-world news snippet appears on your screen.
2) Swipe to Decide: Think it’s a credible story? Swipe Right. Suspect it’s fake news? Swipe Left. The faster you decide, the more points you earn.
3) Check Your Sources: Feeling stuck? Tap to reveal the source. Learning to evaluate where news comes from is your superpower.
What’s New for 2026?
We’ve taken the original academic powerhouse and given it a total mobile makeover:
-Fresh 2026 Content: Hundreds of brand-new articles covering everything from global politics to tech breakthroughs and pop culture.
-Global Leaderboards: See how your fake news detector stacks up against players worldwide. Can you claim the title of the world's most informed reader?
-Instruction-Friendly Tools: Built with educators in mind! New classroom features allow teachers to track progress and use the game as a springboard for media literacy discussions.
-Sleek, Intuitive UI: The classic "Tinder-style" interface you love, optimized for the fastest swiping experience yet.
Why Factitious?
Information is power, but only if it’s accurate. Factitious isn't just a game, it's a workout for your brain. Developed by experts to build real-world skills, it helps you spot bias, identify clickbait, and navigate the digital landscape with confidence.
Ready to see if you’ve got the facts straight? Download Factitious today and join the fight for the truth—one swipe at a time.
"The most fun you’ll ever have while learning not to believe everything you read."
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added total number of articles played, new articles, new articles date. Improved round counting
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- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
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Information
- Size
- 44.7 MB
- Category
- Trivia
- 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
13+
- 13+
- Frequent
Contests
Infrequent
Medical Treatment Information
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- Provider
Lindsay Grace
- Lindsay Grace has not identified itself as a trader for this app. If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, consumer rights do not apply to agreements between you and the provider.
- Copyright
- © 2026