PressReader (preinstalled) Android

PressReader (preinstalled)

News, Magazines + Social Community

Features & Capabilities

PressReader offers unlimited access to thousands of newspapers and magazines worldwide, keeping you connected to the stories you love. Easily start with your social media or PressReader account and enjoy features like offline reading with full-issue downloads, automatic downloads to save data, and instant access at thousands of PressReader HotSpots globally via an in-app map.

Experience reading as it appears in print or switch to a mobile-optimized layout, with additional options like listening mode, multi-language translation, dynamic commenting, and customizable fonts. Create personalized channels focused on your interests from news and entertainment to fashion and travel. Share, bookmark, and receive alerts on your favorite topics to stay updated effortlessly. PressReader supports iOS, Android, Amazon devices, Windows, Blackberry, and web platforms.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
PressReader Inc.
Downloads:
7,687,185 90
Rating:
3.38
(2,844)
0.03
Version:
7.2.251017 Last updated: 2026-03-23
Version code:
64305
Creation date:
2011-06-29
Publisher country:
CA CA
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
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Size:
44.32MB
Email:
di*****@pressreader.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-03
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
PressReader Inc.
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newspaperdirect.pressreader.android.hc
Email:
di*****@pressreader.com
Website:
http://www.pressreader.com

User Reviews

Users praise PressReader for its broad catalog and readable format, with library access as a key plus. Recurrent negatives include login problems, app crashes/bugs, and download or access hurdles that affect reliability. Some device compatibility issues and UI/onboarding friction also surface. Overall, the app is valued for breadth and readability but reliability and accessibility need improvement.
Pros
  • Wide, diverse catalog of publications available
  • Easy-to-read, well-formatted articles with clear graphics/text
  • Library integration provides free reading via library (library-reader version)
  • Overall positive user sentiment reflected across multiple reviews
Cons
  • Persistent login/sign-in difficulties and authentication issues
  • Stability bugs and crashes (app closes unexpectedly, especially during download/read)
  • Content download/access issues and publication availability delays (some titles unavailable or slow to download)
  • Compatibility/installation issues on certain devices (e.g., Pixel 8+)
Recent reviews
ok
by Ro*****, 2026-04-04

Samsung galaxy z fold 6 - Awesome Newspaper App.
by Ge*****, 2026-02-09

App doesn't work on pixel 8+. Storage not available error. move on.
by Ch*****, 2025-11-29
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