RFE/RL Reviews

by Anonymousjim

Finished setting up RFERL to display English & Farsi. Went to app’s homepage to navigate where I want - app crash.

I reopen RadioFarda app to see if closing RFERL solved the crash - no. RFERL crashes before I can make any changes.

This is remarkably stupid....

by Max Z Houston

I have had the Farsi language version of RFERL 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.

by Spiffy-Griffy

Great news source, but RFERL frustrates me. In order for me to have the love blog update I need to delete and redownload RFERL . Please fix this!

by Sega77

How does Apple letting these pathetic "news" platforms get on RFERL store is beyond me. You will be reported to Apple.

by Appleapps2000

This new update (4.0.0) just changes the UI and not only there are no useful features added, its not even working properly and even lacking some features which were existed in previous version (3.3.1).

- The landscape mode is now disabled.
- unable to change font size anymore.
- when tap on certain topics, texts wont load and you see a blank page or wont load properly (texts close to left/right side won't fit in the page and so they're disappeared therefore you can not read articles properly!!!!)
- now its not possible to see the whole articles and sub-categories like the main website in the main/home page anymore. You have to go back each time to select a new category to view its articles which has made it more difficult and annoying!!!

Please bring back the old UI that was really perfect and there was no need to change it, or at least fix these bugs and problems I mentioned on existing new version.

by فردین

In this new version for IOS , live steam does not works properly, almost 90 percent. Please fix it so we would be thankful as always.

by Omid Javan

There is no option in the settings that radio be able to auto play by opening RFERL . When I'm driving, I have hard time to touch the little play icon for listening to radio.

by AlexanderMaier98

The news produced be the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty team is amazing. RFERL, not so much. Please optimize for iPhone 6 Plus, and update the GUI to the one like the mobile website! It would be five stars if these changes were made. Thank you for your work 🇺🇸😊

by Alesha Peshkin

Generally I like it. There are some minor stuff. But they are doing very important work. Even sometimes it is like the only voice in the desert. Thank you.

by @arabhaidari

love this news app wish u guys all the lovin best

by Sverdrup

I study languages and some are hard to find sources for. RFERL has many languages available and is very customizable. I’ve been using a lot and have enjoyed it so far.

by Fishvarsky

Have been waiting for a long time to see RFERL on App Store. I am glad you finally made it. Well done.

by Crocodilian

Public diplomacy, government supported broadcasting -- in the US this has visions of pamphlets on sorghum from Pueblo, Colorado

Hence my surprise on discovering just good this app is; not just "good" in the sense "it's not as awkward as I'd expect"-- good as in the sense: "excellent content, well presented"

this app has better coverage of Russia and especially Central Asia than anyone else-- not a surprise, because basically no one else covers places like Chechnya and Kazakhstan.

Special thumbs up for Brian Whitmore's excellent podcast on Russia, the Power Vertical. Essential and unique. Thumbs up to all at this app for fine work.

by Allegatorr

I enjoy reading the English news and commentary of this app more than any of the other international broadcast sites. Their Daily Vertical feature is a must read for me, as it explains the background behind current events better than anything else out there.

RFERL is well arranged and easy to navigate, and the videos are most informative. The new version improves on everything and is a pleasure to use. Thanks again for this great app!

by Yurevski

The content is definitely some most objective in the news. App looks great as well and works flawlessly. Keep up the good work!

by LPTP90

I've been using RFERL for 3 years now and every time there's a new release, it gets better each time!

by YaqiGal

Love the new interface. Easy to use and beautifully displayed. Best way to get breaking news and stunning photos - intellectually and artistically satisfying.

No problems using the new release on an iPad Pro.

by Old Durak

Many times despite connection there is no sound.

by Mchedlishvili1234

Nice app but widget would be good

by Bo Kostro

The 3.2 version looks great with big, beautiful images and customizable sections. I love all the features especially receiving breaking news alerts and sending user generated content through RFERL .

by Snamyar

I use RFERL several times a day. It is easy to use and for Iranians like me who live outside of Iran it is a great tool to be informed from Iran as well as international news.