Beobachter E-Paper

Swiss guide to legal, financial & health matters in everyday life. Saves time & stress.

Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz AG - Zürich · com.axelspringer.beobachter

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v7.1 57 MB Android 10+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.1 (7001)
Updated: Aug 29, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 57 MB
Requires: Android 10+ (API 29)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: May 16, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 16
Website: beobachter.ch
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Beobachter E-Paper is an app by Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz AG - Zürich in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least May 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.0, the APK grew from 31.3 MB to 57 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 10. It asks for 16 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.6. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v7.1

Die E-Paper App wird moderner und übersichtlicher. Neu: • Überarbeitetes Design für bessere Orientierung • Neue Menüleiste unten, bequem mit dem Daumen erreichbar • Archiv mit Filter zum schnellen Finden • Eigener Download-Bereich für Offline-Ausgaben • Rätsel und Spiele neu direkt in der App • Lesefortschritt im Inhaltsverzeichnis • Fehlerkorrekturen und technische Verbesserungen

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Know more, decide better Over 450,000 readers already use the Beobachter every day. Our articles on consumerism, money, law, and health provide quick assistance. Read the latest issue online starting at 7 p.m. Our 30 experts answer over 80,000 questions every year. We help you with issues related to rent, taxes, or health insurance. Often, a single consultation saves you more money than the entire e-paper subscription costs. Your benefits • Eye-friendly reading: Individual font size and optimized article view for maximum reading comfort. • Exclusive early access: Enjoy the latest issue the evening before, starting at 7 p.m. • Smart archive: Quickly find all the guides and tips. • Perfect for on the go: Download issues and read them anywhere, even without an internet connection. • Mental fitness: Play popular games like Sudoku directly in the app. Free access for print subscribers: If you have any questions or problems with your login, simply write to us at [email protected]. If you have a print magazine subscription, you benefit from free access. To activate your access, simply enter your customer number and postal code directly in the app. Subscription information: Upon purchase, you will receive access to the e-paper with all its features and content. This includes the current issue as well as all available issues until the end of your chosen subscription period. Payment is processed via Google Play. The subscription automatically renews for the selected period until you cancel it. You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time in the Google Play Store under "Profile icon > Payments & Subscriptions > Subscriptions". After cancellation, access will remain active until the end of the already paid billing period. Terms and Conditions: https://www.beobachter.ch/agb. Privacy Policy: https://www.beobachter.ch/datenschutzbestimmungen.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v4.0. Since v7.1 it requires Android 10+.

v7.1 LATEST Aug 29, 2026 57 MB TRUSTED v6.6 Sep 24, 2025 44.7 MB TRUSTED v6.5 Jul 17, 2025 43.1 MB TRUSTED v4.0 Jun 6, 2024 31.3 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 29, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Axel Springer Schweiz AG” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 29, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 29, 2026
Signed byCN=Nadine Deeg, OU=Axel Springer Schweiz AG, O=Axel Springer Schweiz AG, L=Z?rich, ST=Z?rich, C=
Signing certificate (SHA-1)AC:2F:96:79:AA:7B:31:C8:85:04:DE:F8:25:95:79:8F:08:06:3F:58
File MD5e0a1c18e2d68cf415db89c002c703420
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Permissions (16)

Beobachter E-Paper requests 16 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.axelspringer.beobachter.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Beobachter E-Paper APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Beobachter E-Paper for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 10 or later. Version 6.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. Get version 6.6 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Beobachter E-Paper free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Beobachter E-Paper APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e0a1c18e2d68cf415db89c002c703420.