# RFE/RL

> Global news source providing uncensored information in 22 languages. (iPhone/iPad app by RFE/RL, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rferl/id475986784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RFE/RL, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406810961)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 69 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chechen, Crimean Tatar and 16 more
- Released: 2011-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rferl/id475986784/reviews.md

## What is RFE/RL?

The free, official Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty mobile application – the ultimate news experience for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. 

Get your news in 22 languages, covering 36 regions and countries in Europe and Asia, including Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia. 

With over 400 full-time journalists, 750 freelancers, and 19 local bureaus, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world. RFE/RL operates in countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We provide what many people cannot get locally: uncensored news, responsible discussion and open debate.  

Get the latest, breaking news from RFE/RL and our global network of journalists. 

Highlights: 
• News in 22 languages
• Covering 36 regions and countries 
• Customize your news by topic 
• Enjoy reading, listening and watching
• Live broadcasts include audio, video and live blogs
• Read stories while listening to on-demand and live audio and video
• Breaking news push notifications
• Save download time and data costs by using the “Low-Bandwidth Mode”
• Bookmark and download for offline reading, watching, and listening
• Share your favorite stories via e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and other platforms
• Send your photo, video, audio and text reports to RFE/RL 

Supported languages: 
• English
• South Slavic (Srpskohrvatski)
• Macedonian (Македонски)
• Kosovo (Shqip)
• Romanian (Română)
• Belarusian (Беларуская)
• Ukrainian (Українська)
• Crimean-Tatar (Qırımtatarca)
• Russian (Русский)
• Tatar-Bashkir (Татар)
• Chechen (Нохчийн)
• Armenian
• Azeri (Azərbaycan)
• Georgian
• Persian (فارسی)
• Kazakh (Қазақ)
• Kyrgyz (Кыргызча)
• Tajik (Тоҷикӣ)
• Turkmen (Türkmençe)
• Uzbek (O'zbekcha)
• Dari (دری)
• Pashto (پښتو)

Broadcast services:
• RFE/RL
• Radio Europa Liberă
• Радыё Свабода
• Радіо Свобода 
• Qırım Aqiqat 
• Крим.Реалії 
• Крым.Реалии 
• Radio Slobodna Evropa 
• Радио Слободна Европа 
• Radio Evropa e Lirë 
• Радио Свобода 
• Азатлык Радиосы 
• Idel.Реалии
• Кавказ.Реалии
• Маршо Радио 
• Azatutyun 
• Радио Азатутюн
• Azadlıq Radiosu 
• Радио Азадлыг
• Radio Tavisupleba
• Эхо Кавказа 
• رادیو فردا (Radio Farda)
• Азаттық  
• Азаттык 
• Азаттык Υналгысы 
• Радио Азаттык 
• Радиои Озодӣ 
• Радио Озоди 
• Azatlyk Radiosy 
• Радио Азатлык
• Озодлик радиоси 
• Радио Озодлик
• رادیو آزادی (Radio Free Afghanistan)
• ازادی رادیو
• Gandhara
• مشال رېډیو (Radio Mashaal)

Have any questions, suggestions or problems with the app?
Please let us know: mobapps.rferl@gmail.com

## Key features

- News in 22 languages
- Coverage of 36 regions
- Customizable news by topic
- Live broadcasts (audio, video, blogs)
- On-demand audio and video
- Breaking news push notifications
- Offline reading, watching, and listening

## What do users think of RFE/RL?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📰 Comprehensive international news coverage
- 🌍 Multiple language options available
- 👍 User-friendly interface and navigation
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- 🎥 Quality videos and multimedia content
- 🔊 Good audio streaming quality
- ✅ No intrusive advertisements
- 🎙️ Excellent podcasts and in-depth reporting
- 📡 Reliable news source for underserved regions
- ⚡ Fast content updates and breaking news alerts

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Streaming connectivity issues
- 😕 Inconsistent app performance across updates
- ⚠️ Political bias in some coverage
- 🔄 Live stream functionality unreliable
- 📵 App doesn't work in Iran without VPN
- 🎨 Confusing UI after redesigns
- ⏱️ Slow loading times reported
- 🔊 Audio playback issues and conflicts
- 🚫 Removed from some regional app stores

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening or launching
- Live streaming doesn't work properly
- Audio files play simultaneously causing overlap
- Content fails to load or displays blank pages
- Text rendering issues with content cutoff
- App crashes when enabling audio playback
- Live stream option frequently unavailable
- Listen tab not updating
- Landscape mode disabled in new versions
- Connection drops during streaming
- App freezes when loading specific topics

**Most requested features**

- Widget support for home screen
- Auto-play functionality on app launch
- Landscape mode support
- Font size adjustment options
- Specific program filtering and selection
- Dark mode option
- Advanced regional filtering
- Category customization improvements
- Better category organization on home page

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rferl/id475986784/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A favorite news source

*2026-03-06*

Very glad to rediscover this excellent source in this time of chaos! Thanks so much!

### 4/5 — Прокси?

*2025-10-04*

Прокси перестал работать? 2 недели как перестал открываться (СПб, Билайн).

### 1/5 — Fake News Garbage

*2024-10-19*

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is an untrustworthy media outlet! It is funded by the US government to push America's lies to the world! Pure garbage.
People, do some research about this media outlet - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty before you praise it and believe the nonsense it spews. Google it or Wikipedia it.

### 4/5 — Apple’s cowardice

*2024-10-18*

While I prefer to get RFE/RL’s essential news coverage from their website and RSS feed, I wanted to download the app to call out Apple’s cowardice for removing the app from Russia’s App Store. Yet another extremely questionable decision made by a company that—despite how it strives to portray itself—proves anew every day that it cares much more about profit than its users.

### 5/5 — Reliable News Source

*2024-03-22*

Good coverage of news from Europe. App has update option on homepage each time it is opened.  Well done.

### 1/5 — Not fully independent

*2023-08-28*

I have had the Farsi language version of this app for almost 9 years now.
Although their news regarding Iranian events is  somehow good and they don’t take sides, but their U.S. News is almost %90 effected by their viewpoint of liberal Democrats.
News should be independent to be trustworthy aside from any political viewpoints.
Not a good practice.

### 5/5 — Перестало работать

*2023-02-24*

Здравствуйте, после обновления перестало работать

### 1/5 — No live audio broadcast

*2022-10-22*

Радио есть в названии приложения, но нет в самом приложении.

### 2/5 — Примитивно

*2022-03-23*

Топорная чушь )))

### 2/5 — Отзыв

*2021-10-18*

Скучно, иногда как бы высосано из пальца конечно. Мелькает впечатление что вы не знаете о чем говорить.
Мнение жителя замкадья.

## Frequently asked questions about RFE/RL

### What does the RFE/RL app offer?

The RFE/RL app provides a comprehensive news experience with uncensored news, responsible discussion, and open debate from Europe and Asia. It offers breaking news, live broadcasts, and on-demand audio and video content.

### What are the key features of the RFE/RL app?

Key features include news in 22 languages, coverage of 36 regions, customizable news feeds by topic, live broadcasts with audio, video, and live blogs, and the ability to read, listen, and watch content offline. It also offers breaking news push notifications and a low-bandwidth mode.

### Is the RFE/RL app free to use?

Yes, the RFE/RL app is completely free to download and use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, providing an uninterrupted news experience.

### What devices is the RFE/RL app compatible with?

The application is designed for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, offering a seamless experience across these Apple devices.

### How can I access news from specific regions or in different languages?

The app allows you to customize your news by topic and provides content in 22 different languages, covering 36 regions and countries in Europe and Asia. You can select your preferred language and topics to tailor your news feed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.12 — 2026-02-12

This version fixes several bugs found after the last release.

### 5.11 — 2025-12-19

This version fixes several bugs found after the last release.

### 5.10 — 2025-11-13

This version fixes several bugs found after the last release.

### 5.9.4 — 2025-02-06

This version fixes several bugs found after the last release.

### 5.9.3 — 2024-12-19

This version fixes several bugs found after the last release.

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