# RTÉ News

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id355836123](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id355836123)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id355836123`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RTÉ
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (209 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.0.4 (440)
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2011-01-27
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rt%C3%A9-news/id355836123)
- **Website:** [http://www.rte.ie](http://www.rte.ie/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://about.rte.ie/reports-and-policies/privacy-policy/](https://about.rte.ie/reports-and-policies/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**RTÉ News** delivers the latest Irish and international stories in a fast, simple and intuitive app. Explore comprehensive coverage of news, sport, business, culture, lifestyle and entertainment, with expert analysis from RTÉ journalists.

Stay informed with breaking news alerts, live video streams, on-demand video, vertical reels and live blogs of major events. Save topics and stories for quick access whenever you need them.

## Rankings

- #105,787 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise the content quality and breadth when the app works, but repeatedly cite crashes, heavy ads, and confusing UI after updates. Slow loading and video issues also distract from the experience, suggesting stability and UX improvements are needed despite solid news coverage.

### Pros

- Excellent summary of Irish and world news; articles are well written and informative.
- Seems to be fairly unbiased with a good blend of articles from around the world and Ireland.
- Keeps you up to date on Irish and international news.

### Cons

- Crashes on startup or the app won’t open after updates.
- Ad heavy experience, including pop up ads and ads before live feeds.
- Navigation and UI worsened by updates; hard to access sections and use controls.
- Very slow loading and occasional white screens when opening stories.
- Video playback issues, such as inability to close embedded videos or video controls interfering with viewing.

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