# RTV Utrecht

> News and information from the province and city of Utrecht.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `nl.rtvutrecht.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RTV Utrecht
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 262,323
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (3,023 ratings)
- **Version:** 19.5.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2011-03-09
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.rtvutrecht.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.rtvutrecht.nl](https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/privacy](https://www.rtvutrecht.nl/privacy)

## Description

Welcome to the RTV Utrecht Chrome extension, your go-to source for comprehensive news and multimedia content from the province and city of Utrecht. Stay informed at any time with the latest headlines, videos, and live program streams. The app offers real-time access to live TV, radio, and live blogs to keep you up to date with important events as they happen.

Discover curated Editor's Tips highlighting special stories you don't want to miss. Explore dedicated sections covering major topics like sports, investigations, and regional developments such as the widening of the A28 highway. Enjoy seamless listening to local podcasts tackling themes such as the housing market, sports insights, and personal stories related to COVID-19—all accessible directly through the extension. With a powerful search function, finding specific news and browsing the freshest updates is easier than ever.

## Rankings

- #139,494 — 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.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `nl.rtvutrecht.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

RTV Utrecht app is appreciated for its clear design and local news coverage, making it enjoyable for its target audience. However, multiple users report significant issues like intrusive full-volume notifications regardless of device settings, excessive advertising, slow performance, frequent crashes, and concerns about privacy due to questionable permission requests and data usage. These problems substantially detract from the user experience and have led some to uninstall the app.

### Pros

- The app is generally considered decent and easy to use with a clear and readable interface.
- Users find the app enjoyable and appreciate the local news content it provides.
- The app covers local news effectively, making it a go-to app for regional updates.

### Cons

- Notifications play at full volume even when the phone is on silent or notification volume is zero, causing user irritation.
- The app contains many advertisements, negatively affecting the user experience.
- There are performance issues including slow loading times and frequent crashes, especially on certain devices or after updates.
- The app drains the battery excessively due to high power consumption.
- Users are concerned about privacy, citing unnecessary permission requests and data mining practices.

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