# BFBS Player vs TeeVeeing

The clearest difference is rating: BFBS Player at 5.0 against TeeVeeing's 3.2. BFBS Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). TeeVeeing's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TeeVeeing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. BFBS Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

BFBS Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TeeVeeing has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of BFBS Player's written reviews are positive against 23% of TeeVeeing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BFBS Player ships an update every 6 months, TeeVeeing every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BFBS Player | TeeVeeing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfbs-player/id1017649305/reviews)** | [3.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeveeing/id6475398050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | **22.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BFBS Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/463475235) | [PZAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557912628) |

## What reviewers say

### BFBS Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfbs-player/id1017649305)

Access a variety of UK TV channels and exclusive Forces content while serving overseas. Requires authentication with a Defence Gateway account for serving British Forces members and entitled users. Not intended for unsupervised use by minors.

**Highlights:** UK TV channels, Exclusive Forces channels, Overseas access, Defence Gateway authentication, Forces TV channel access in UK

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for overseas access
- 👍 Catch up service appreciated
- 👍 Improved login process (recent)
- 👍 Works well for some users
- 👍 Free service appreciated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location detection issues
- 🐛 Constant buffering
- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Limited channels available

**Reported bugs**

- App thinks users are in the UK when abroad
- App buffers constantly
- Unable to play stream
- Cannot log in
- App returns to login screen after submitting info

**Requested features**

- Show all channels
- Improve location detection for overseas users
- Add Apple TV app
- Enable screen mirroring/casting
- Make app backwards compatible for older iPads


### TeeVeeing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeveeing/id6475398050)

Access live satellite TV channels legally and instantly without a dish or VPN. Control your rented European satellite receiver remotely to power on/off, switch channels, and browse program guides. Schedule recordings and replay content up to 7 days back.

**Highlights:** Remote receiver control, Live satellite TV streaming, Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), Cloud-based recording scheduling, 7-day program replay, Access to 120+ FTA channels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expat TV - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Family TV - Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Expat TV - Yearly - Save 25% | $79.99 | per year |
| Family TV - Yearly - Save 25% | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BFBS Player free?

BFBS Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TeeVeeing free?

TeeVeeing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BFBS Player or TeeVeeing?

BFBS Player is rated higher. BFBS Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TeeVeeing averages 3.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do BFBS Player or TeeVeeing have ads?

TeeVeeing shows ads; BFBS Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, BFBS Player or TeeVeeing?

BFBS Player ships an update every 6 months, and TeeVeeing every 9 months. Most recently, BFBS Player was updated on September 17, 2026 and TeeVeeing on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*