PressReader (preinstalled)

Name: PressReader (preinstalled)
Rating: 3.3764706 (2844 reviews)
Author: PressReader Inc.

By: PressReader Inc.

News, Magazines + Social Community

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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

App News & Magazines Communication Education

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Downloads:

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Version:

7.2.251017 Last updated: 2026-03-23

Version code:

64305

Creation date:

2011-06-29

Publisher country:

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

Size:

44.32MB

Email:

di*****@pressreader.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 17,110 ▲ 2

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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+)