# 4PDA

> 4PDA - the largest thematic resource on mobile devices in runet

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.fourpda.client](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.fourpda.client)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ru.fourpda.client`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 4PDA
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 5,392,368
- **Rating:** 4.05 / 5 (36,077 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.41
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-09
- **First published:** 2016-06-01
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 2.91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.fourpda.client)
- **Website:** [http://4pda.ru/](http://4pda.ru/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://provision.app.devapps.ru/policy.html](http://provision.app.devapps.ru/policy.html)

## Description

4PDA is the premier mobile application and resource site dedicated to mobile devices in the Runet community. This extensive platform offers users access to the latest news, in-depth articles, and comprehensive reviews covering a wide range of mobile technology topics.

With the 4PDA app, users can engage fully with forum discussions, read and contribute comments, manage favorite topics, and participate in conversations with secure messaging features. The app also supports file uploads and downloads attached to posts, enabling seamless sharing within the community. Its robust search functionality helps users swiftly find relevant content across the forum and site, making it an indispensable tool for mobile enthusiasts in the Russian internet sphere.

## Rankings

- #23,167 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

The app is valued for firmware diagnostics and considered a solid everyday tool by some users, with positive sentiment. However, recurring issues harm the experience: Russian CAPTCHA/login barriers, moderation problems and VPN content blocking, language limitations, update-induced instability, and piracy concerns. These themes recur across reviews, indicating a mixed reception: high utility for tech content but problematic UX and governance.

### Pros

- Useful resource for firmware diagnostics and repair.
- Everyday go-to app; praised by users.
- Overall positive sentiment from reviewers (brief praise like "I like this" or "Super").

### Cons

- Captcha/login issues, especially Russian-language CAPTCHA and login flow problems.
- Moderation problems and toxic community; blocking VPN content and double standards.
- Language limitations and lack of English support; not multilingual.
- Instability and bugs after updates; outdated design noted by users.
- Concerns about pirated content being distributed via the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.fourpda.client)