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BBC: World News & Stories

BBC: World News & Stories

Breaking News, Podcasts, Video

86K ratings
2152 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 1, 2010
  • August 12, 2026

Developer

BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.
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Access breaking news, in-depth articles, podcasts, and live video streams from a trusted global news network. Enjoy documentaries, sports updates, and customizable alerts. Save content for later and listen to radio shows on demand.

✓Breaking news headlines and articles
✓Live global news and sport updates
✓On-demand podcasts and radio shows
✓Watch BBC News channel live stream
✓Stream documentaries
✓Save articles, podcasts, and videos
✓Breaking news notifications
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of BBC. Based on 86K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🗞️Excellent news coverage
  • 🌍Global perspective on news
  • 🗓️Timely updates

Negative things

  • 🔍Lack of customization options
  • 📢Intrusive advertising
  • 🐛Buggy performance and crashes
  • 🔙Frustrating navigation (e.g., returning to top of list)
  • 🤖Perceived bias in news reporting
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What's New in BBC

2026.7.0

August 12, 2026

Performance updates and bug fixes.

Subscription plans

The Monthly Plan

Monthly BBC Subscription

$8.991 Month
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Charts

Top Free

📉 16-1

Magazines & Newspapers

This app dropped -1 position in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 24+2

Magazines & Newspapers

This app rose +2 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Top Free

📉 32-3

News

This app dropped -3 positions in News chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 34+2

News

This app rose +2 positions in News chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

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User reviews

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Subscription Based

They started charging. Unreal. Why does everything in life cost $14.99 a month now?
JM0148JM0148

Wtf?

Used to be able to read the news here. (With ads) now it’s pay or you can’t read so I’m done.
Bye bye bbcBye bye bbc

Sadly it’s not free anymore

It’s very unfortunate that BBC decided to implement paid subscription for their US readers. I had to look elsewhere for reliable news source. Luckily, GroundNews is free.
manatel69manatel69

BBC punishes Canadian listeners

It’s completely unfair that Canadians must pay to listen to the BBC but not Australians, the French, other Europeans and listeners around the world. Americans too must pay but not as much as Canadians when currency is converted. Why does the BBC punish Canadians?
SkiiniainSkiiniain

content vs crash

excellent content, but unreadable because of repeated crashes
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Scrolling issues and content shifting

Bug

Video playback problems

Bug

Frequent crashes and freezes

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to customize news topics and sources

Feature

Option to pay for ad-free experience

Feature

Improved stability and responsiveness

Feature

Enhanced navigation and bookmarking features

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does the BBC app offer?

The app provides breaking news headlines, in-depth articles, podcasts, videos, documentaries, and live coverage of global news and sports. You can access content on world news, UK news, business, technology, health, culture, arts, travel, and more.

Can I watch live news on the app?

Yes, you can live stream the BBC News channel for 24/7 world news coverage directly within the app. This feature is included with a paid subscription.

How much does the BBC app cost?

The app itself is free to download. However, a paid subscription is required for unlimited access to features like the live stream of the BBC News channel, documentaries, podcasts, and videos. You can choose a monthly or yearly plan.

Is the app compatible with my device?

The application is available on devices where the BBC app is supported and can also be accessed on BBC.com. Specific device compatibility details are typically found in the app store listing.

What are the main use cases for the BBC app?

Users can stay informed about global events with breaking news and in-depth stories, listen to podcasts and radio shows on the go, watch documentaries and news videos, and follow live sports updates. It's also useful for saving content for later reading or viewing.