# RFE/RL

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id475986784](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id475986784)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id475986784`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RFE/RL, Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (69 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-12
- **First published:** 2011-11-22
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rfe-rl/id475986784)
- **Website:** [https://pressroom.rferl.org/p/6091.html](https://pressroom.rferl.org/p/6091.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://pressroom.rferl.org/p/6116.html](http://pressroom.rferl.org/p/6116.html)

## Description

The official Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty mobile app delivers the latest news in 22 languages across 36 regions in Europe and Asia. With 400+ full-time journalists, 750 freelancers, and 19 local bureaus, RFE/RL offers uncensored news and open debate where free press is limited.

Enjoy reading, listening and watching with live broadcasts, on-demand content, and live blogs. Features include low-bandwidth mode, offline downloads, topic customization, bookmarking, and easy sharing. You can also submit reports via photo, video, or text.

## Rankings

- #161,082 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews highlight Radio Farda’s app as a strong, multi-language news source with easy navigation and a modern interface. The service is praised for reliable, balanced reporting and rich content including breaking news, photos, and podcasts. However, several recurring issues affect satisfaction: stability problems (crashes), regressions after updates (loss of features, poor UI changes), and frequent streaming/audio playback glitches (no sound, overlaps). Some users also find the post-update UI confusing. Widget support is notably requested but not widely available.

### Pros

- Extensive language support and customization options.
- Reliable, balanced news coverage.
- Easy to use with a modern interface.
- Rich content including breaking news, photos, and podcasts.

### Cons

- Stability issues: frequent crashes or freezes on startup/navigation.
- Update-induced regressions: major updates degrade usability and remove features.
- Streaming and audio playback problems: no sound, pauses, or overlapping audio.
- Post-update UI changes can be confusing and reduce usability.

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