James Dobson Family Institute

Name: James Dobson Family Institute
Rating: 3.7358491 (56 reviews)
Author: James Dobson Family Institute

By: James Dobson Family Institute App

Gain full access to Dr. James Dobson's latest content.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

11,800 ▲ 4

Data as of 2026-11-02

Version:

56.0

Last updated: 2024-05-09

Ranking

#506,576 ▲ 37,502

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The James Dobson Family Institute app offers trusted biblical advice on marriage, parenting, and faith from Dr. James Dobson. With nearly 50 years of experience, this official app connects you to the latest radio broadcasts, archived shows, inspiring gospel messages, and insightful videos with leading Christian experts. Personalize your content, save favorites by creating an account, and stay informed about public policy issues affecting families. Wi-Fi or mobile data is required to enjoy this Christ-centered resource designed to support and strengthen your family relationships.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Community

By:

James Dobson Family Institute

Downloads:

11,800 4

Rating:

3.74

(56) 0.03

Version:

56.0 Last updated: 2024-05-09

Version code:

Creation date:

2022-02-22

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk

Size:

18.39MB

Email:

di*****@myfamilytalk.com

Website:

https://www.drjamesdobson.org/ DR 63

Privacy policy:

https://www.drjamesdobson.org/privacy-policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-11-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.

Developed by:: James Dobson Family Institute
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.drjamesdobson.app
Email:: di*****@myfamilytalk.com
Website:: https://www.drjamesdobson.org/

User Reviews

Users value the James Dobson Family Institute's content, describing it as informative, faithful, and encouraging for families and parents, with many listening daily. However, the Android app is widely criticized for technical problems. The most common complaints are broadcasts cutting off midway and being unable to resume, the app failing to open or showing a blank screen, and playback or article access breaking after updates. Several reviewers also noted missing download features and poor Bluetooth compatibility. Many said they would keep using the content if the app were fixed.

Pros

Trusted, biblically based parenting and family content from James Dobson and guests
Insightful, encouraging broadcasts that many listeners follow daily
Comforting and uplifting content during difficult times

Cons

Broadcasts repeatedly stop playing partway through and cannot be restarted without restarting the app
App fails to open or shows a blank white screen for some users
Articles, downloads, and live playback often fail to load or work
No ability to download broadcasts for offline listening

Recent reviews

I listen to this program every evening. I find it informative and helpful. I really miss Dr. Dobson but still listen to the current people and it's like Dr. Dobson is away will be back tomorrow and his substitutes are doing a great job.