#18in Live NewsBBC: World News & Stories
What is BBC?
The BBC app provides news stories, articles, podcasts, videos, documentaries and live coverage from the BBC. It includes a live stream of the BBC News channel, live BBC World Service and Radio 4 audio, and breaking news alerts that can be turned on or off.
Pricing. BBC: World News & Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Following world and UK news through live BBC News streams
- Listening to BBC Radio or podcasts offline after downloading episodes
- Watching on-demand documentaries through in-app purchases
Screenshots
Why this app is in A tier
BBC scores 89 out of 100: rating 80, rating count 92, App Store search rank 85, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
THE BBC APP: News, stories, audio, videos, documentaries and live coverage from our trusted global network of journalists. BBC STORIES: The latest breaking news headlines, articles, podcasts and videos, including coverage of world News, UK News, elections, BBC Verify, BBC In-Depth and more. Stories and videos covering business, technology, health, culture, arts, travel, Earth, and more. LIVE COVERAGE: Get live news and live global sport updates. WATCH BBC NEWS: Live stream the BBC News channel for 24/7 world news coverage right from the app. BBC RADIO: Listen live to BBC World Service and Radio 4 while using the BBC app or background audio when switching to another app. Catch up on demand with some previously aired radio shows via the radio schedule page. BBC PODCASTS: Listen to, save and follow on-demand podcasts such as The Global Story and World of Secrets. For offline listening, download episodes to your mobile device. Find current and past episodes from news, politics, culture, true, crime, history, science and sport. BBC VIDEOS: Watch BBC News videos, BBC Sport videos and video stories about climate, sustainability, science, health, technology, entertainment and histo
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Questions about BBC
Is the BBC app free to download?
The price is free. Documentaries require an in-app purchase, and a paid subscription with monthly or yearly plans is also offered.
Can I watch BBC News live in the app?
Yes. You can live stream the BBC News channel for 24/7 world news coverage right from the app.
Do I need a subscription to watch documentaries?
The listing says documentaries require an in-app purchase. A paid subscription includes unlimited access to documentaries, the BBC News Channel stream and early access podcast episodes.
Is BBC free?
BBC is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is BBC good for?
BBC is built for following world and UK news through live BBC news streams, listening to BBC radio or podcasts offline after downloading episodes, watching on-demand documentaries through in-app purchases. It sits in the live news list on AppTierList.
Is BBC worth it?
BBC is A tier, ranked #18 of 40 live news apps with a score of 89 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 88,361 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 17 apps rank above it.
How does BBC compare to FOX LOCAL?
BBC is A tier at 89; FOX LOCAL is A tier at 90. FOX LOCAL ranks higher. BBC is free to download, with in-app purchases, FOX LOCAL is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is BBC updated?
BBC was updated 21 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Live News
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 89 / 100
- Rank in list
- #18 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 88,361
- Recent reviews
- 1.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (21 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- News
- Good for
- Following world and UK news through live BBC News streams, Listening to BBC Radio or podcasts offline after downloading episodes, Watching on-demand documentaries through in-app purchases
- Requires
- iOS 16.4 or later
- Size
- 113 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed