# Radio France Internationale

> World news in 15 languages! International, French and African top stories

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rfi.androidapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rfi.androidapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rfi.androidapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** France Médias Monde
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 5,811,914
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (21,101 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.8.16
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-08
- **First published:** 2013-01-11
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rfi.androidapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.rfi.fr](https://www.rfi.fr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.francemediasmonde.com/privacy](https://www.francemediasmonde.com/privacy)

## Description

Radio France Internationale (RFI) offers a comprehensive news and music experience with live worldwide broadcasting from Paris. This free Chrome extension provides access to international, French, and African news stories and music programs in 15 languages such as English, French, Spanish, Russian, Hausa, and Vietnamese. Users can enjoy 24/7 live streaming of news bulletins, interviews, and music, as well as on-demand content to catch up on missed programs.

Key features include a multilingual service, breaking news alerts subscription, and a user-friendly interface that works seamlessly across all devices. Whether you want to stay updated with global headlines or enjoy diverse music programs, RFI's Chrome extension offers a rich multimedia platform designed for accessibility and convenience. User feedback is welcomed to enhance this app further.

## Rankings

- #21,676 — 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_ID`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `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.rfi.androidapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.rfi.androidapp.batch.permission.INTERNAL_BROADCAST`

## Review summary

Users praise RFI’s trustworthy journalism and strong audio, but multiple reviewers report app crashes, broken or missing push notifications, intrusive full-page ads, and playback problems (stops/restarts). Several users also complain about limited language options. These issues are the most frequently mentioned despite generally positive feelings about the content.

### Pros

- Trusted RFI content — quality journalism and balanced reporting
- Good audio/radio quality; professional-sounding broadcasts
- Many users like the app and RFI brand (concise news/audio appreciated)

### Cons

- App instability and crashes (force closes when opening articles; fails on some devices/tablets)
- Push/notification problems (notifications not delivered or persistent in notification area)
- Intrusive and excessive ads, including full-page ad interstitials
- Playback bugs: radio can stop unexpectedly, restart when returning to the app, and notification controls behave poorly
- Limited language support — many users report mostly English and request other languages (e.g., Chinese, Kiswahili)

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