# Cafeyn - News & Magazines

> Read and listen to the news

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fr.lekiosque](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fr.lekiosque)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fr.lekiosque`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cafeyn
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 3,186,440
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (56,554 ratings)
- **Version:** 14.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2011-11-08
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.lekiosque)
- **Website:** [https://www.cafeyn.co](https://www.cafeyn.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cafeyn.co/uk/privacy-policy](https://www.cafeyn.co/uk/privacy-policy)

## Description

Cafeyn offers unlimited access to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world, all at your fingertips. Enjoy real-time news updates and a curated reading experience tailored to your interests by creating a personalized digital library. Whether you prefer reading full digital page turners or individual articles, Cafeyn is optimized for smooth smartphone reading both online and offline.

Featuring top titles such as The Guardian, Elle UK, Men’s Health UK, and Time, Cafeyn covers a wide range of topics including news, lifestyle, sports, health, hobbies, design, food, automotive, and international publications. The subscription-based service is flexible with easy 24/7 cancellation and offers a seamless reading experience wherever you go.

## Rankings

- #33,232 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `fr.lekiosque.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Cafeyn for its broad content and usefulness, but report notable downsides: slow, laggy performance and bugs; shrinking or outdated content; frustrating reading UI and scrolling; billing and account problems; and device-specific compatibility issues. The app is valued for access to a wide range of publications and perceived reliability versus direct subscriptions, yet these frequent drawbacks hinder a smooth reading experience across devices.

### Pros

- Broad range of publications / content available
- Easy access to content and generally user-friendly reading experience
- More reliable than subscribing directly to newspapers
- Overall positive sentiment and satisfaction (great/excellent/appreciated)

### Cons

- Performance and reliability problems: slow loading, lag, and occasional bugs
- Content availability and freshness issues: limited selection and outdated catalog
- Reading experience and UI/UX frustrations: scrolling issues, intrusive header/footer popups, and a less friendly new interface
- Billing/account issues: trial charges without warning, paid but inaccessible content, and login/country settings complications
- Device compatibility issues: poor performance on some devices (e.g., Xiaomi Pad 7, Samsung S10+)

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