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BBC: World News & Stories

BBC: World News & Stories

Breaking News, Podcasts, Video

88K ratings
2361 reviews
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Released
April 1, 2010
Updated
October 23, 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 about BBC

Reviews of BBC are mostly negative: the News app is rated 4.5/5 from 88K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent news coverage, global perspective on news. Top complaints: lack of customization options, intrusive advertising. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

2026.9.1

October 23, 2026

Performance updates and bug fixes.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

The Monthly Plan

Monthly BBC Subscription

$8.991 Month
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Charts

Top Free

📊 11

Magazines & Newspapers

The app has maintained its position at 11 recently.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 20-1

Magazines & Newspapers

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

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 28+2

News

This app rose +2 positions in News chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

Top Free

📉 30-1

News

This app dropped -1 position in News chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

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User reviews

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A buggy mess that I’m paying for

Notifications stopped working weeks ago, I signed up for a subscription and the documentaries section of the app still asks me to subscribe even though the website doesn’t. Fix your buggy mess of an app before charging people a subsection. Currently the discounted subscription price is not worth it. What good is a news app without notifications?
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DDrogz11

1

Stop making me sign in every day! Also- now that I have to pay for access I’m disappointed that I get adverts. Make it all stop!
KKW009!

Ongoing issues

They admit they have an issue that prevents paying subscribers (like me) logging on. I am blocked from reading content. They have known about it for almost 3 weeks now. It's 2026, not 2006. Fix your app!!! When you contact support they only provide platitudes, no actual help.
BBrian_CDN

Stop asking for subscription

BBC must stop asking for subscription
SStefanoNY

Subscription

Subscription too expensive. App delete
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Scrolling issues and content shifting

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Video playback problems

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Frequent crashes and freezes

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Requested Features

4 requests

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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.