iTell vs BFI Player (US)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable response decks
- Multiple reply modes
- Apple Watch integration
- Offline functionality
- No ads or tracking
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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.
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.
- Curated film selection
- Landmark titles and rare classics
- Modern discoveries
- Multi-device support
- Auto-renewing subscription
- Free trial period
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | iTell | BFI Player (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | 2.3 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MacHead | The British Film Institute |
Customer experience
iTell
BFI Player (US)
In-app purchases
iTell
No in-app purchases
BFI Player (US)
- BFI Player Classics Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- BFI Player Classics$59.001 Year









