Comparison

iTell vs BFI Player (US)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTell

This digital oracle provides instant, witty answers to your questions with a tap or shake. Create custom response decks for any mood and explore various reply styles. It works offline and offers infinite fun with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Customizable response decks
  • Multiple reply modes
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Offline functionality
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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Remember that round toy you’d shake for answers as a kid? iTell is the grown-up, digital version — snarkier, smarter, and slightly more self-aware. Tap or shake your phone (or your wrist with Apple Watch) to get instant answers. Feeling bold? Create your own decks full of hilarious, helpful, or wildly unhinged replies. Features: Custom Decks: Write your own responses for any mood Multiple Modes: Classic, Snarky, Positive, or Personal Apple Watch Support: Shake your wrist for wisdom Works Offline: No ads. No tracking. Just answers Whether you’re indecisive or just bored, iTell is always ready with a random opinion. One-time purchase. Infinite fun.

About

BFI Player (US)

Stream a curated selection of acclaimed films, including classics and modern discoveries, on this US-only service. Subscribe for full access to a diverse library of cinematic content across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Curated film selection
  • Landmark titles and rare classics
  • Modern discoveries
  • Multi-device support
  • Auto-renewing subscription
  • Free trial period
Features
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Watch acclaimed movies selected by the British Film Institute (BFI) on their US-only streaming service. Explore landmark titles, rare classics & modern discoveries on multiple devices today. To access all features and content you can subscribe to BFI Player Classics on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/privacy

Screenshots

iTell4 screens
BFI Player (US)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTell at 93% against BFI Player (US)'s 8%. iTell also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). BFI Player (US)'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BFI Player (US) is free to download; iTell costs $0.99 up front. BFI Player (US) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. iTell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of iTell's written reviews are positive against 8% of BFI Player (US)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTell ships an update every 21 months, BFI Player (US) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iTell versus BFI Player (US): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTellBFI Player (US)
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better2.3 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1524 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMacHeadThe British Film Institute

Customer experience

iTell

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

BFI Player (US)

All ratings24 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

In-app purchases

None

iTell

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BFI Player (US)

Subscriptions2
  • BFI Player Classics Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • BFI Player Classics$59.001 Year

Questions

Is iTell free?
iTell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BFI Player (US) free?
BFI Player (US) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTell or BFI Player (US)?
iTell is rated higher. iTell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while BFI Player (US) averages 2.3 from 24 ratings.
Do iTell or BFI Player (US) have ads?
Neither iTell nor BFI Player (US) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTell or BFI Player (US)?
iTell ships an update every 21 months, and BFI Player (US) every 3 months. Most recently, iTell was updated on October 23, 2026 and BFI Player (US) on October 24, 2026.

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