# BritBox vs Eighty Thousand Steps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eighty Thousand Steps at 100% against BritBox's 22%. Eighty Thousand Steps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.5). BritBox's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 5) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BritBox sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Eighty Thousand Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

BritBox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BritBox has 19K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of BritBox's written reviews are positive against 100% of Eighty Thousand Steps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BritBox ships an update monthly, Eighty Thousand Steps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BritBox | Eighty Thousand Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/britbox-the-best-british-tv/id1206838907/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eighty-thousand-steps/id6443907002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BritBox, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206838906) | [Stitch Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/969233799) |

## What reviewers say

### BritBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/britbox-the-best-british-tv/id1206838907)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream the largest collection of British television, including dramas, mysteries, and comedies, all in one ad-free place. Enjoy weekly premieres, new seasons of fan favorites, and exclusive original series. A 7-day free trial is available.

**Highlights:** Largest collection of British TV, Weekly premieres and exclusive series, Newest seasons of fan favorites, The Essential Agatha Christie Collection, Ad-free streaming

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| BritBox Monthly Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| BritBox Annual Subscription | $109.99 | per year |
| Annual CA Subscription | $109.99 | per year |
| Annual US Subscription | $109.99 | per year |
| Annual US Subscription | $109.99 | per year |
| BritBox Premier Annual | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content selection
- 👍 Variety of shows
- 🎬 Excellent classic British TV shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Poor navigation and search functionality
- 🔀 Issues with resume/continue watching
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 📺 Subpar video playback experience

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Streaming issues and errors
- Login problems and account sync issues
- Chromecast/casting problems

**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


### Eighty Thousand Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eighty-thousand-steps/id6443907002)

This interactive audio experience uses your steps to power a captivating story. Uncover a family secret through an immersive, cinematic saga inspired by real-life migration. Enjoy a unique blend of exercise and storytelling.

**Highlights:** Step-powered narrative, Immersive surround-sound audio, Unlockable clues, Offline playback, Accessible without walking, In-app step counter

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BritBox free?

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

### Is Eighty Thousand Steps free?

Eighty Thousand Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BritBox or Eighty Thousand Steps?

BritBox is rated higher. BritBox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Eighty Thousand Steps averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do BritBox or Eighty Thousand Steps have ads?

Neither BritBox nor Eighty Thousand Steps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BritBox or Eighty Thousand Steps?

BritBox ships an update monthly, and Eighty Thousand Steps every 3 weeks. Most recently, BritBox was updated on November 13, 2026 and Eighty Thousand Steps on November 3, 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.*