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BBC Sounds

BBC Sounds

Music, Radio, Podcasts

353K ratings
745 reviews
🎵 Music
📡 News
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 2, 2018
  • August 10, 2026

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BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited
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Access the best of BBC audio content, including live radio, podcasts, and music. Stream or download your favorites, pause live broadcasts, and receive personalized recommendations. Continue listening across devices with optional autoplay features.

✓Stream live BBC Radio stations
✓Pause and rewind live radio
✓Download or stream podcasts and music
✓Continue listening across devices
✓Personalized recommendations
✓Subscribe to shows and mixes
✓Sleep Timer
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of BBC Sounds. Based on 353K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Best app ever
  • 🔒No advertisements
  • 👍Wide variety of content
  • 👍High-quality programming
  • 👍Excellent music and podcast selection
  • 👍Convenient access to BBC radio
  • 👍Helpful for expats to stay connected

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent content availability across regions
  • 🐛Buggy playback and syncing issues
  • 🔍Cluttered and unintuitive interface
  • 🔍Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 🔍Lack of customization options
  • 🔍Frustrating content management
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What's New in BBC Sounds

2.58.1

August 10, 2026

This release contains general bug fixes and improvements.

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User reviews

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Would be higher if you didn’t keep asking me to tell you whether I’m enjoying the app.
NomoremrsnicericeNomoremrsnicerice

Wonderful

Easy to use great content
JohnnyquintJohnnyquint

BBC sounds - generally

Brilliant range of entertainment and information - new and vintage. BBC is quite simply the best at this
CLROWLACLROWLA

I love R4

Radio 4 is a big part of my life and Sounds has made it even more so. I’m an insomniac and it really helps to be able to put on a favourite programme- though sometimes they’re so interesting they set me thinking and I can’t get back to sleep!
Always so informative, interesting and sometimes inspiring- or funny and entertaining.
BBC radio is one our greatest national achievements and I’m so proud of the World Service in particular- I wish we appreciated it more.
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Da best

So easy and strate forward to use
Pk is da bestPk is da best
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent crashes and loading errors

Bug

Playback issues when switching connections

Bug

Inconsistent episode availability

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Add volume controls

Feature

Improve episode queuing and autoplay

Feature

Introduce a sleep timer

Feature

Provide better podcast organization and search

Feature

Develop an Apple Watch app

Feature

Allow offline downloads

Feature

FAQ

What can I listen to on BBC Sounds?

BBC Sounds allows you to stream and download a vast array of BBC audio content. This includes live broadcasts from all BBC Radio stations, a wide selection of BBC podcasts, and curated music mixes. You can also browse past and future radio schedules.

Can I listen to content offline?

Yes, you can download your favorite podcasts, radio shows, and music to listen to on the go without an internet connection. This feature allows for offline playback of content you've saved.

Is BBC Sounds free to use?

Yes, BBC Sounds is a free application. It is provided by the BBC and does not require a subscription fee for access to its content. However, it does contain advertisements.

What devices is BBC Sounds compatible with?

The app is designed to be used across multiple devices, allowing you to seamlessly continue listening from where you left off. This includes support for Apple CarPlay, indicating compatibility with various mobile and in-car systems.

How does BBC Sounds personalize recommendations?

By allowing personalization, the app tracks your listening habits on BBC Sounds, including which programmes you listen to and for how long. It also notes when you bookmark or subscribe to content. This data is used to provide tailored recommendations for new audio you might enjoy.