What is Relative?
Relative is a news app that groups related articles from multiple sources into “Stories,” making it easy to follow topics and compare coverage. Seeing different perspectives side by side to reduce bias and build a more balanced view of the news.
Problem
Users rely on traditional news readers that present articles from single sources, making it challenging to compare coverage and identify biases due to fragmented information and lack of multi-source aggregation.
Solution
A news reader app that groups related articles from multiple sources into unified "Stories," enabling users to view diverse perspectives side by side (e.g., comparing CNN, Fox News, and BBC coverage on the same event).
Customers
Journalists, researchers, students, and professionals seeking balanced news consumption; individuals wary of media bias who value critical analysis.
Unique Features
Algorithmic clustering of articles into topic-based "Stories," side-by-source comparison, and bias-reduction through multi-perspective presentation.
User Comments
Reduces bias by showing multiple angles, saves time from manual source-hopping, intuitive interface, helps form balanced opinions, and simplifies tracking complex news topics.
Traction
Newly launched with growing traction; exact metrics (users/MRR) undisclosed, but featured on Product Hunt with 500+ upvotes and positive engagement.
Market Size
The global news app market is valued at $5.3 billion (2023), with demand for unbiased tools rising amid increasing media polarization.
