BBC America vs split
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BBC America
Stream full episodes of popular BBC America series like Killing Eve and Top Gear. Access video extras, sneak peeks, and live TV with your cable provider login. Resume watching where you left off.
- Full episode streaming
- Video extras and sneak peeks
- Live TV streaming
- Cable/satellite provider login
- Resume watching
- Searchable library
- Airplay/casting support
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Get caught up in your favorite BBC America shows with full episodes, video extras, and sneak peeks at upcoming series. Log in with your cable or satellite provider to watch BBC America LIVE or full episodes of Killing Eve, Top Gear, The Graham Norton Show, and more of your favorite series. Plus you can search the library and track recently-viewed episodes and resume where you left off. Most full episodes require a cable or satellite login, though season premieres are sometimes made available with no login required. You can also sample trailers and behind-the-scenes clips. New episodes are available in-season, usually the day after broadcast. Use your iPhone or iPad to Airplay or cast to your television.
split
Transform your devices into a retro message board with authentic flip animations and sound. Display custom messages, live feeds like weather and stocks, and schedule content. Offers a premium upgrade for advanced formatting and scheduling.
- Authentic split-flap flip animation
- Customizable messages with line breaks
- Live weather and stock feeds
- Multiple display themes
- Message scheduling
- Cross-platform support
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Transform any iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV into a stunning split-flap display board with authentic flip animations and sound effects. Perfect for digital signage, information displays, or adding retro charm to any space. Key Features: • Authentic split-flap flip animation with synchronized sound • Multiple display themes: Classic Split-Flap, LED Board, Retro Diner • Unlimited custom messages with line breaks • Live feeds: Weather, Stock prices, Clock • Customizable rotation timing for each message • Cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV • No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking Premium Features (Optional One-Time Purchase): • Message Formatting: Add colors, emojis, custom text alignment • Message Scheduling: Display messages at specific times and dates • Additional Themes: More visual styles and backgrounds • Fullscreen Mode: Immersive displays without navigation bars Perfect For: • Office welcome boards and lobby displays • Café menus and retail signage • Event announcements and conference rooms • Classroom information boards • Home displays and personal projects • Trade shows and promotional displays Why Choose Split Flap Display: Authentic retro aesthetic with modern functionality Easy setup - no accounts or cloud services required Professional quality suitable for business use Regular updates with new features and themes One-time premium purchase, no recurring fees Privacy-focused: all data stays on your device Create rotating announcements, display live information, or simply enjoy the nostalgic charm of classic split-flap boards. Download free and upgrade to premium anytime for advanced features. Minimum Requirements: iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, tvOS 15+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: split at 100% against BBC America's 5%. split also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). BBC America's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (589 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. split sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BBC America asks for nothing beyond the download.
split holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBC America has 589 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of BBC America's written reviews are positive against 100% of split's.
BBC America ships an update monthly, split every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BBC America | split |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (589 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 589 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BBC America | Gregory Dolder |
Customer experience
BBC America
split
Bugs and requests
BBC America
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and sign-in problems
- Playback freezes and restarts randomly
- Closed captions not working as expected
- Casting and mirroring features broken
Requested features
4 requests- Add search and browse functionality
- Improve rewind/fast-forward controls
- Provide a paid ad-free subscription option
- Sync playback progress across devices
split
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BBC America
No in-app purchases
split
- Premium Features2 variants$0.99
