# Radio-Canada Info

> Toutes les nouvelles qui comptent, fiables et réunies dans une seule appli.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiocanada.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiocanada.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.radiocanada.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Radio-Canada
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 1,232,133
- **Rating:** 4.77 / 5 (21,253 ratings)
- **Version:** 19.0.0.78254
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2012-01-17
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 141 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radiocanada.android)
- **Website:** [https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/fr/rendre-des-comptes-aux-canadiens/lois-et-politiques/gestion/secretariat-general/2-9-2/](http://www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/fr/rendre-des-comptes-aux-canadiens/lois-et-politiques/gestion/secretariat-general/2-9-2/)

## Description

**Radio-Canada Info** rassemble toute l’actualité locale, nationale et internationale dans une application gratuite, fiable et personnalisée. Consultez les nouvelles en français, recevez des alertes de dernière heure et suivez les grands événements en direct, où que vous soyez.

Personnalisez votre expérience avec **Mon fil**, vos suivis de sujets et de journalistes, les notifications par région, les articles audio et les vidéos mobiles. Accédez aussi aux chaînes de télévision et de radio de Radio-Canada, au vidéojournal régional, aux capsules *En bref*, ainsi qu’à des quiz, mots croisés et sudokus renouvelés chaque jour. Enregistrez vos articles, commentez les nouvelles et restez informé à votre rythme.

## Rankings

- #60,683 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.radiocanada.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Radio-Canada Info for high-quality, accurate news and strong top-story coverage. However, they repeatedly fault the app for forcing a user account to read content, frequent login/logout issues, and occasional access blocks. Privacy concerns about sharing personal data for personalized content and targeted ads are common, as are complaints about intrusive video ads and promotional content. The main improvements needed are reliable access without mandatory login, stable sign-in, and a lighter ad-heavy experience while preserving news quality.

### Pros

- High-quality, accurate news content from a trusted source.
- Strong coverage of top stories and headlines.
- Generally positive experience when the app loads and functions properly.
- Valued as a comprehensive info app for staying informed.

### Cons

- Mandatory login to access news; many reviews criticize this requirement.
- Frequent login/out issues, with occasional errors like 'Object moved' or 'Blocked' preventing access.
- Privacy concerns about providing personal data for personalized content and ad targeting.
- Intrusive ads and pre-roll video ads; too many ads in the content experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiocanada.android)