# BBFC: Age ratings — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of BBFC by BBFC, rated 3.83/5 from 6 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbfc-age-ratings/id417274466/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbfc-age-ratings/id417274466.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (10 of 52) ### 4/5 — BBFC app no longer shows content advice for some media. *2024-06-22, version 4.13.1* This is an overall good app, however after updating content advice for some types of media, such as video games, is no longer viewable. It would be nice to have access to the content advice available again. ### 2/5 — X - Suitable for No One *2020-12-08, version 4.0.0* You took an app that worked well and redesigned it so that it’s value became reduced. I used to routinely look up all kinds of classifications on here. Now, it’s hard to find what you want. And you can’t get passed not allowing Location Services. You have to allow and turn it off later. You might examine films but no one examined this properly. ### 2/5 — Really *2020-07-23, version 3.4.2* Ok so ### 1/5 — Not as good as it used to be *2014-09-11, version 2.0.0* Can't seem to search for many TV shows or films that have been rated by the BBFC. ### 3/5 — Where's the rest? *2014-06-22, version 2.0.0* Decent app, but why are only new and recent releases viewable? One of my pet peeves is an app that offers less than the website equivalent. Makes it seem lazy and a tad irrelevant. ### 2/5 — keeps crashing *2014-03-16, version 2.0.0* I cant get it to load which us very fustrating ### 3/5 — Updated *2013-01-02, version 1.1.0* A new year, a new version, still no iPad support? I understand why you dropped the Games tab, but old stock still carries ratings and collectors like info too without having to scroll past countless b-movies and STV titles. ### 1/5 — Useless *2012-12-12, version 1.0.1* Only a few dozen films in the database. ### 2/5 — Poor. A lazy effort at what should be a great app *2012-10-30, version 1.0.1* Very poor number of films listed with huge gaps. Often what you are trying to find just isnt on the list. When it is, more often than not there is no extra info- usually just a note indicating that the info will be available by............ (some date a month ago). Basically a random list of films, telling you what certificate it is- thanks for that, we can see from the cinema listings and poster what certificate it is ! Really poor BBFC - either sort it out, or pull the app ### 1/5 — Woefully out of date/sync *2012-06-20, version 1.0.1* Doesn't have same listings as the website. Looked for 'Thor' on app which isn't that old. No joy. BUT WAS on website. Don't get me wrong, the website is an invaluable resource for parents but the APP is so out of date you will go to the website FIRST anyway! It is a sad reflection on our modern society that I have to check that a 12 movie is actually appropriate for a 12 yr old to watch. What is accepted as a 12 or even a PG for that matter now-a-days is baffling! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Used to be good but not now. *2026-06-15, version 5.0.3* This app used to be great. Giving the rundown on films & what it contains. Now for some reason, it won’t set up & NEEDS a person’s location? Something is not right! It should give film information as before without the BS 😡 ### 1/5 — Location Services? *2026-04-16, version 5.0.2* Apparently, you can no longer use the app unless you allow location services. So it is now literally useless to me :-( ### 1/5 — Under The Rainbow (1981) Is Needed To Be 12 *2024-06-29, version 4.13.1* I Heard On The Film’s Trailer At Apple TV That A Black Woman Was Chasing Two Men On A Cart With Something That Probably Belongs To Her. While She Is Chasing She Says Two Single Uses Of Strong Language In Her Sentences. This Film Has To Be 12 Because Of That Scene & Of Course It Is Classified PG On Apple TV. Another Thing: Cool Hand Luke (1967) Was Mistakenly Rated PG On Apple TV Even Though It Is Classified 15 On The Website & On Home Video. Can You Ask Apple TV To Re-Rate The Apple TV Version From PG To 15 Please? Also: Bandolero! (1968) Needs To Be Re-Classified From 15 To 12 Because It Has Moderate Violence. Moderate Violence Is Suitable For PG & 12 But Does “Bandolero!” (1968) Have Too Much Moderate Violence? The Same Question Goes For “Suicide Squad” (2016). With Re-Classified Awareness, Ben2011p10 XXX ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2021-01-05, version 4.3.0* Old version was great ,now I can’t get past the set up despite having compatible I pad . ### 1/5 — Useless... *2020-12-12, version 4.1.0* Used to be a handy app to quickly search films but since the update, I have not been able to get past “location”. I don't want to know which cinemas are near me, I just want to know which movies are age appropriate for my children. Disappointed because unable to use. I would have rated with no stars. ### 1/5 — Used to be great now it want location data *2020-12-09, version 4.0.0* This app used to be great for getting detailed info on age ratings especially with the insight section for many films old and new. Now it seems that they want to sell cinema tickets and I can no longer get into the app without allowing access to my location. This isn’t the lucrative wittertainment app! To the BBFC: please stick to your remit. You classify films and you do it so well. Don’t ruin your app and reputation. ### 1/5 — I Don't Get It! *2015-03-25, version 2.0.0* Ooh, I wonder what certificate Cinderella is, it comes out in the cinema tomorrow? Let me open the BBFC app to find out. What's this? the app doesn't have a comprehensive list of films? only a select few that are currently out? What's the point when the BBFC website will tell you everything? ### 1/5 — Crashing app! *2015-02-14, version 2.0.0* I think this would be a most useful app but sadly it doesn't work crashes as soon as I open it, so totally useless ### 1/5 — RUBBISH *2014-12-09, version 2.0.0* Crashes everytime! Useless! ### 1/5 — Crashes every time on loading... *2014-11-22, version 2.0.0* ...so the quality of the data in this app is a bit immaterial as it's completely inaccessible. Until fixed, avoid. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — helpful guide to figuring out if things are appropriate for certain people *2024-07-13, version 4.13.1* thanks because I am not allowed to play explicit games on console or mobile except thers no guide to moblie game age ratings ### 5/5 — Re-Update the app *2021-06-09, version 4.5.0* Please BBFC re-update the app! When I open the app it still doesn't connect to your web server! Instead there's a warning! Please re-update it right now!!!!! :) ### 5/5 — Helpful for families *2020-12-09, version 4.0.0* This app is very helpful for film nights with my partner. Gives good advice for families, and also very easy to use and navigate. ### 5/5 — I love this app *2018-05-07, version 3.0.3* If i ever wanna know what rating a movie or tvshow is, i check this clever little app ### 5/5 — I.O.S *2014-03-29, version 2.0.0* This is a great app to Check for movie ratings and trailers but when I open the app and search for a movie the app glitches and take me back to the home screen. ### 5/5 — Great App, Buggy Update *2014-03-12, version 2.0.0* An invaluable app for parents- rating insights gives detailed information as to whether a film/game is suitable. Unfortunately the latest update crashes as it refreshes it's content immediately after launching. (iOS 7.1, iPhone5S, WiFi) ### 5/5 — Reference BBFC *2013-07-08, version 1.1.0* This is a great app, informative and accurate, what more could a data tool like this need!! The interface is great too. Would be cool if it had a iPad Mini / iPad interface though! ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2013-04-23, version 1.1.0* Really good app, only issue is it takes a little while to load when you search a film, but still great app, essential for a regular cinema goer. ### 5/5 — Bbfc *2013-02-21, version 1.1.0* Great app, not a problem with it ### 5/5 — Great app. Very useful. *2012-04-22, version 1.0.1* Hello to Jason Isaacs. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-03.*