Deutschlandfunk Downloads & RevenueDeutschlandfunk · App Store & Google Play
Deutschlandfunk gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Deutschlandfunk by Deutschlandradio is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 14 events
- 📈Deutschlandfunk charting in a new countryiOSSaudi Arabia
- 📈Deutschlandfunk charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSUnited Kingdom · South Korea
- ✏️Deutschlandfunk added hidden keywords: mediathekiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Deutschlandfunk updated to version 4.3.1iOSFehlerkorrekturen und allgemeine Optimierung
- 📦Deutschlandfunk version 4.3.1AndroidFehlerkorrekturen und allgemeine Optimierung
- 📈Deutschlandfunk entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · AE
- 📈Deutschlandfunk charting in a new countryiOSUnited Arab Emirates
- 📈Deutschlandfunk entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · RU
- 📈Deutschlandfunk charting in a new countryiOSRussia
- 🆕Deutschlandfunk first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidGermany
- 🆕Deutschlandfunk first spotted by AppInsideriOS#6 in Top Free · News · Germany
- 📦Deutschlandfunk version 4.3.0iOSNo release notes
- 🆕Deutschlandfunk released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Deutschlandfunk released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
News FreeDeutschlandfunk at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, ad-free mobile application from Deutschlandradio that provides live streaming and on-demand access to three German public radio programs for news, culture, and knowledge. The app currently ranks #5 in the Germany News Free category, reflecting its strong position as a primary source for public broadcasting content.
Similar apps: BBC Sounds, NPR One, Radio Garden
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Deutschlandfunk’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Deutschlandfunk downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 500+ | 500k+ |
| Google Play | 500+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Deutschlandfunk's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #5 News Free | 1 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #22 Music & Audio Free | 1 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 22k |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 19k 28 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 40k |
What users say about Deutschlandfunk
From the 6 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users generally praise the app's reliability, ease of use, and CarPlay integration for listening to German radio in the US. However, a critical compatibility issue with iOS 18.3.1 prevents podcast playback for some users.
Mostly positive (83% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
About Deutschlandfunk
Mit der kostenlosen, werbe- und barrierefreien Deutschlandfunk App hören Sie unsere drei Programme Deutschlandfunk, Deutschlandfunk Kultur und Deutschlandfunk Nova an einem Ort. Klar im Design, intuitiv in der Bedienung, werbefrei und ohne Paywall.
Das bietet Ihnen die App:
- Live-Radio: Hören Sie unsere drei Programme live und in der passenden Audioqualität für jede Situation, ob zu Hause oder unterwegs. Sendung verpasst? Einfach zum Anfang zurückspringen.
- Magazin: Täglich neue, handverlesene Hör-Highlights aus Politik, Kultur, Wissen und Gesellschaft und Empfehlungen für Ihren nächsten Podcast.
- Persönliche Empfehlungen: Auf Wunsch erhalten Sie passende Inhalte auf der Magazinseite, die auf Ihrem Hörverhalten basieren.
- Mein Dlf: Downloads, gemerkte Beiträge und abonnierte Podcasts an einem Ort. Verpassen Sie keine Episoden mehr und lassen Sie sich automatisch benachrichtigen.
- Im Auto: Einfache Steuerung über das Infotainmentsystem Ihres Autos für Hörgenuss unterwegs.
- Einfach-Modus: Die reduzierte Darstellung bietet eine übersichtliche Oberfläche, größere Bedienelemente und klare Navigation – ideal für sehbeeinträchtigte Menschen und alle, die es einfacher mögen.
Wir entwickeln die App stetig weiter und freuen uns über Ihr Feedback: [email protected]
Datenschutz: deutschlandfunk.de/datenschutz
Deutschlandfunk App Store
Deutschlandfunk gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Deutschlandfunk is #5 in News Free in Germany and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 News FreeDeutschlandfunk at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, ad-free mobile application from Deutschlandradio that provides live streaming and on-demand access to three German public radio programs for news, culture, and knowledge. The app currently ranks #5 in the Germany News Free category, reflecting its strong position as a primary source for public broadcasting content.
Similar apps: BBC Sounds, NPR One, Radio Garden
Deutschlandfunk on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Deutschlandfunk’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Deutschlandfunk downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Deutschlandfunk's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | NewsFree | #5 |
Apps near Deutschlandfunk on the chart
News Free, around #5.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Deutschlandfunk
From the 6 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users generally praise the app's reliability, ease of use, and CarPlay integration for listening to German radio in the US. However, a critical compatibility issue with iOS 18.3.1 prevents podcast playback for some users.
Mostly positive (83% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
About Deutschlandfunk
Mit der kostenlosen, werbe- und barrierefreien Deutschlandfunk App hören Sie unsere drei Programme Deutschlandfunk, Deutschlandfunk Kultur und Deutschlandfunk Nova an einem Ort. Klar im Design, intuitiv in der Bedienung, werbefrei und ohne Paywall.
Das bietet Ihnen die App:
- Live-Radio: Hören Sie unsere drei Programme live und in der passenden Audioqualität für jede Situation, ob zu Hause oder unterwegs. Sendung verpasst? Einfach zum Anfang zurückspringen.
- Magazin: Täglich neue, handverlesene Hör-Highlights aus Politik, Kultur, Wissen und Gesellschaft und Empfehlungen für Ihren nächsten Podcast.
- Persönliche Empfehlungen: Auf Wunsch erhalten Sie passende Inhalte auf der Magazinseite, die auf Ihrem Hörverhalten basieren.
- Mein Dlf: Downloads, gemerkte Beiträge und abonnierte Podcasts an einem Ort. Verpassen Sie keine Episoden mehr und lassen Sie sich automatisch benachrichtigen.
- Im Auto: Einfache Steuerung über das Infotainmentsystem Ihres Autos für Hörgenuss unterwegs.
- Einfach-Modus: Die reduzierte Darstellung bietet eine übersichtliche Oberfläche, größere Bedienelemente und klare Navigation – ideal für sehbeeinträchtigte Menschen und alle, die es einfacher mögen.
Wir entwickeln die App stetig weiter und freuen uns über Ihr Feedback: [email protected]
Datenschutz: deutschlandfunk.de/datenschutz
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Deutschlandfunk Android
Deutschlandfunk gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Deutschlandfunk is #22 in Music & Audio Free on Google Play in Germany and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Music & Audio FreeDeutschlandfunk on Google Play
App details
Deutschlandfunk downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Deutschlandfunk's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Music & AudioFree | #22 |
Apps near Deutschlandfunk on the chart
Music & Audio Free, around #22.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Deutschlandfunk
With the free, ad-free, and accessible Deutschlandfunk app, you can listen to our three programs—Deutschlandfunk, Deutschlandfunk Kultur, and Deutschlandfunk Nova—all in one place. Clean design, intuitive operation, ad-free, and no paywall.
What the app offers:
- Live Radio: Listen to our three programs live and in the perfect audio quality for any situation, whether at home or on the go. Missed a show? Simply jump back to the beginning.
- Magazine: Daily, hand-picked audio highlights from politics, culture, science, and society, plus recommendations for your next podcast.
- Personal Recommendations: If you wish, you can receive relevant content on the magazine page based on your listening habits.
- My Dlf: Downloads, saved programs, and subscribed podcasts—all in one place. Never miss an episode again and get automatic notifications.
- In the car: Easy control via your car's infotainment system for listening pleasure on the go.
- Easy mode: The simplified display offers a clear interface, larger controls, and easy navigation – ideal for visually impaired users and anyone who prefers a simpler experience.
We are constantly developing the app and welcome your feedback: [email protected]
Privacy policy: deutschlandfunk.de/datenschutz