# BritBox: The Best British TV — Watch dramas, mysteries & more > Streaming service for British television dramas, mysteries, and exclusive series. (iPhone/iPad app by BritBox, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/britbox-the-best-british-tv/id1206838907 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BritBox, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206838906) - Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 18,848 App Store ratings · 490 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.5 · 75 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-03-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/britbox-the-best-british-tv/id1206838907/reviews.md ## What is BritBox? Created by BBC, BritBox allows you to stream the largest collection of British TV — all in one place and blissfully ad-free. Try it free with a 7-day trial. Choose from an unmatched collection featuring quite the variety of mysteries, dramas, comedies, lifestyle, documentaries and more. With BritBox, you’ll get: • Weekly premieres including new and exclusive series, so there’s always more to watch • The newest seasons of fan favorites like Father Brown, Shetland, Death in Paradise, Silent Witness and more • Exclusive Original series like The Lady, Riot Women, Outrageous, Ludwig, Lynley, and Blue Lights • The Essential Agatha Christie Collection, featuring BritBox Original adaptations including Towards Zero and Murder is Easy, plus full series of classics like Marple, Poirot, and more Download the BritBox app and start streaming today! Please note payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of subscription. Contact us at support@britbox.com if you are experiencing any issues or have feedback. BritBox Privacy Policy: https://www.britbox.com/privacy BritBox Terms of Use: https://www.britbox.com/terms-and-conditions Please also refer to the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Largest collection of British TV - Exclusive new series and seasons - Ad-free streaming - Weekly premieres - Vast library of genres - Agatha Christie collection ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Annual CA Subscription | $109.99 | per year | | BritBox Annual Subscription | $109.99 | per year | | Monthly US Subscription | $10.99 | per month | | Monthly US Subscription | $10.99 | per month | | Monthly CA Subscription | $10.99 | per month | | Monthly CA Subscription | $10.99 | per month | | Annual CA Subscription | $109.99 | per year | | Annual US Subscription | $109.99 | per year | | Annual US Subscription | $109.99 | per year | | BritBox Monthly Subscription | $10.99 | per month | | BritBox Premier Annual | $149.99 | per year | ## Chart rankings - #44 in Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store) ## What do users think of BritBox? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Great content selection - 👍 Variety of shows - 🎬 Excellent classic British TV shows **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes - 🔍 Poor navigation and search functionality - 🔀 Issues with resume/continue watching - ⏱️ Slow app performance - 📺 Subpar video playback experience - 🔇 Closed captions issues **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes and crashes - Streaming issues and errors - Login problems and account sync issues - Chromecast/casting problems **Most requested features** - Option to turn off auto-play next episode - Ability to customize subtitles/closed captions - Better episode tracking and resume functionality - Improved search and browsing experience - Separate user profiles ## Recent user reviews (10 of 490) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/britbox-the-best-british-tv/id1206838907/reviews.md ### 1/5 — I pay to only watch 1 show I shouldn’t have to see ads for shows I don’t want *2026-08-16, version 2.7.4* I only pay to watch classic Doctor Who used to be 7$ with no ads now it’s $11 with ads either the ads go or I do I pay to watch classic Doctor Who. It’s expensive enough why should I constantly having to skip ads. ### 3/5 — At $70 a year? *2026-08-13, version 2.7.4* it was a good deal during the pandemic. But the price has since gone $70 a year to $125 a year. The shows are ok. For the pricing, I took my niece to My Chemical Ronace at Soldier Field in Chicago. This year, we’re going to Riot Fest. And we’re not paying obnoxious streaming charges to do it🤪 ### 5/5 — Finally PiP!!!! *2026-08-12, version 2.7.3* Aug 11 2026 update: sound drops during PiP. Pls help! — I cannot thank the developers enough for this long awaited key improvement. ### 2/5 — no autoplay *2026-08-11, version 2.7.3* autoplay will not work no matter what i do. really hard to get a good binge sesh in when you have to keep manually selecting the next episode. really harshing my mellow ### 1/5 — Adequate, just. *2026-08-11, version 2.7.3* This review is for the app., not the content. Slow, clunky and resource hungry. Requires about 4GB of free space to download a 700MB episode. This is not an issue I have on other apps. I fly a lot, so I rely on downloads a fair bit. The end result is that I use one of the other apps instead. If I struggle to download stuff, there really is no point having it. As an example, I just tried downloading an episode of a series I’m watching on BritBox and was denied due to lack of space (episode was about 680MB which is a bit excessive but shouldn’t have mattered). I then went to Disney and downloaded 7 episodes of a couple of shows (totalling about 2GB) and still haven’t reached my limit of free space! Edit I wrote the above perhaps a year ago, maybe more. Things have not improved. In actual fact they have got worse. I can no longer download any content at all (most up to date version installed). The little circle that should fill does not move at all. Even after half an hour, nothing. This is the most horrendous streaming app. known to mankind. Edit After a few months of not being able to download, that side of things is now resolved. Unfortunately the app is still garbage. Constant closing and reopening of the app is required. Then because of that, it’s forgotten where you were up to and will send you back to the start - it shouldn’t, but that’s what it does. On top of that, it’s lost the ability to cast to my tv. Words cannot describe how truly awful this app is. Edit. A few more months down the track and nothing has improved. I have to reboot my iPad just to download anything. Still one of the clunkiest apps around. Downloading is a mission, never remembers where you were up to. Barely functional. ### 1/5 — So Much for Loyalty *2026-08-06, version 2.7.3* They’ve now added BritBox Premium. This has resulted in them promoting shows on various platforms & newsletters that only give you the first few episodes free. Then they want a fee increase to $150 to finish the show they convinced you to start. Throw the tea! ### 4/5 — Premier package options *2026-07-29, version 2.7.3* I love BritBox...its the 1st app i run and open everyday to watch or see whats added or coming soon...My only complaint like many others i am seeing now is for the PREMIER PACKAGE....I dont think its fair that its only as a Yearly option n not monthly and we who dont have pkg have to wait a whole week to week to watch the episodes...that is absolutely crazy ...and ive just recently noticed few new shows available that u have to have pkg to watch n dont see them in the coming soon or if are its like a 1-2 month wait from dates i see under episodes(again insane) Really hope Britbox is taking the paying viewers requests about Premier seriously and it happens..ahhh esp too instead of the monthly price increase i receive ...ive had 4 increases in approx 12-15 months...thats not right esp w/this premier situation..for $$ payed should b getting Premier !! Thx for a fantastic app ..and for reading my review !! ### 2/5 — Must Do Better *2026-07-27, version 2.7.3* Good selection on British programming. However, the actual app is poor and hard to navigate. So confusing. ### 5/5 — Love Britbox!! *2026-07-27, version 2.7.3* I would love to have the premium version, but I am unable to afford the annual payment. Could you make it monthly? ### 1/5 — Apple TV *2026-07-26, version 2.7.3* Bad service - getting so tired of the bad service. Now being subjected to constant adds saying I’m not a good enough customer and have to pay “extra” for the ability to see ‘future’ episodes… now we have notices to enter our password every two minutes. What a sorry excuse for an entertainment app! Acorn here we come!!! ## Frequently asked questions about BritBox ### What kind of content does BritBox offer? BritBox offers a vast collection of British television, including dramas, mysteries, comedies, lifestyle shows, and documentaries. You can find new and exclusive series, as well as new seasons of fan favorites and classic shows. ### Is BritBox ad-free? Yes, BritBox allows you to stream ad-free across all your favorite devices. This ensures an uninterrupted viewing experience for all the British TV content available on the platform. ### How much does BritBox cost? BritBox offers a free 7-day trial. After the trial period, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of subscription. Specific pricing details can be found within the app or on their website. ### What devices can I watch BritBox on? You can stream BritBox across all your favorite devices. The app is designed for accessibility, allowing you to enjoy British television content on a variety of platforms. ### Can I watch Agatha Christie shows on BritBox? Yes, BritBox features the biggest collection of Agatha Christie content anywhere. This includes BritBox's original adaptation of 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans?' and full series of classics like 'Marple' and 'Poirot'. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.7.4 — 2026-08-12 Analytics & UX improvements, plus bug fixes. ### 2.7.3 — 2026-06-29 Functionality improvements and bug fixes ### 2.7.2 — 2026-06-10 Bug fixes ### 2.7.1 — 2026-06-01 Performance improvement and design updates ### 2.6.9 — 2026-05-26 Design updates and functionality improvements ## Apps similar to BritBox | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-watch-tv-and-documentaries/id398349296) | 4.9 (356,208) | Free | Entertainment | | [PlutoTV: Stream Free Movies/TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plutotv-stream-free-moviestv/id751712884) | 4.8 (1,615,606) | Free | Entertainment | | [Tubi: Movies & Live TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tubi-movies-and-live-tv/id886445756) | 4.8 (1,226,701) | Free | Entertainment | | [Plex: Find Movies and TV Shows](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-find-movies-and-tv-shows/id383457673) | 4.6 (137,660) | Free | Entertainment | | [Apple TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549) | 4.8 (1,713,148) | Free | Entertainment | | [Viki: Asian Dramas, Movies, TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viki-asian-dramas-movies-tv/id445553058) | 4.8 (489,641) | Free | Entertainment | ## Related topics [bbc comedy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bbc-comedy) · [channel 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/channel-4) · [britbox](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/britbox) · [junior tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/junior-tv) · [stream britbox exclusive series](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stream-britbox-exclusive-series) · [britbox tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/britbox-tv) · [bbc tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bbc-tv) · [british tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/british-tv) · [bbc](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bbc) · [acorn tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/acorn-tv) · [channel 4 uk](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/channel-4-uk) · [asiana tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/asiana-tv) · [blnk tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/blnk-tv) · [tegus tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tegus-tv) · [cbbc](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cbbc) · [channel 5 uk](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/channel-5-uk) · [kingstone tv](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kingstone-tv) · [tv shows review](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tv-shows-review) · [bbc one](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bbc-one) · [bbc america](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bbc-america) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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