Der Postillon

Name: Der Postillon
Rating: 5 (5340 reviews)
Author: Steckenpferd Enterprises UG

By: Steckenpferd Enterprises UG App

Honest news - independent, fast, since 1845

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

659,173 ▲ 262

Data as of 2026-08-30

Rating:

5.00

(5,340)

Version:

3.0.1

Last updated: 2025-08-26

Ranking

#85,929 ▼ 211

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Der Postillon is Germany's largest satirical newspaper, delivering honest and independent news since 1845. Available digitally, this extension provides daily factual reports with a unique, innovative layout that's responsive and easy to use across devices. Known for its masterful and impressionistic compilation, this app blends traditional values with modern technology for a fresh news experience. Whether you're tuning in from Bielefeld or the ISS, stay informed with trustworthy and satirical content crafted with care.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

Steckenpferd Enterprises UG

Downloads:

659,173 262

Rating:

5.00

(5,340)

Version:

3.0.1 Last updated: 2025-08-26

Version code:

3165944

Creation date:

2013-03-01

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS Low risk
com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT Low risk

Size:

6.31MB

Email:

re*****@der-postillon.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 85,929 ▼ 211

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Developed by:

Steckenpferd Enterprises UG

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.postillon

Email:

re*****@der-postillon.com

Website:

https://www.der-postillon.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate Der Postillon for its funny, reliable news and minimal ads, enjoying features like push notifications and dark mode. However, multiple reviews highlight persistent issues with language switching causing app crashes, outdated articles in overviews, and the lack of an integrated comment function. While improvements have addressed some bugs, users desire further fixes to enhance stability and usability.

Pros

App provides humorous and entertaining news articles.
App is mostly free with little advertising.
Push notifications work well to alert users of new articles.
The app now supports dark mode and translations.
Users find the app reliable and enjoyable for humor.

Cons

App crashes when trying to change language from English to German, affecting many users.
Articles in the article overview sometimes do not update and show outdated content.
No comment functionality currently available, requested by users.
Initial language setting depends on the phone system language and cannot be changed without crashes.
Some technical instability and occasional network errors reported, though improvements have been made.