Comparison

BroadcastNow vs Sheffield DocFest

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

Head to head
About

BroadcastNow

Access the latest news, data, and insights into the UK broadcasting industry. Stay updated with ratings, breaking headlines, and in-depth analysis on your tablet or smartphone.

Highlights
  • Daily overnight ratings for peaktime shows
  • Breaking news updates
  • Ratings analysis and commentary
  • Digital issues of Broadcast Magazine
  • Offline access to downloaded content
  • Customizable content navigation
  • Breaking news and new issue notifications
Features
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The Broadcast App provides a powerful and convenient way to access all the latest news, data and insight into the UK broadcasting industry. Updated 24/7 via your tablet or smartphone, the App provides all the resources you need on-the-go. Top Features: Β· Overnights – access the ratings statistics for the peaktime shows across the top 12 commissioning channels every morning from the App. Β· Latest News – keep up with the breaking headlines, continually updated and available directly from the App homepage. Tap a headline to read the full story. Β· Ratings Analysis – you’ve seen the stats now view editorial insight and commentary around what these mean for you. Β· Broadcast Magazine – read the latest digital issue of Broadcast from your smartphone or tablet; the new issue is added automatically each week. Β· Archive – Download the Broadcast issue or supplement of your choice and view any time offline. Β· Jump to your topic of choice – use the menu icon to navigate directly to the sections that interest you: latest news, ratings analysis, overnights, opinion, tv critics, features and Tech & Facilities. Β· Notifications – we’ll alert you to breaking news and the release of a new issue or supplement. With a seamless, user-friendly design and continually updated content, the App makes it easy to keep up with the most current industry news, from the leading publication in broadcasting. Subscription to the app costs just Β£21.99 a month. If you subscribe through the app store your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. The subscription will automatically renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring. Auto-renewal can be deactivated via your Apple account in the App Store. To manage your subscription, open the App Store and select the Apple ID button in the lower-left corner. (If you are not signed in, you will need to do that first.) In your Apple account page, select 'Subscriptions' then 'Manage' to see available options. Terms and Conditions: http://www.mb-insight.com/mbi-website-terms-of-use/ For any further information see http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/privacy-and-cookies-policy/

About

Sheffield DocFest

Features
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Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects. We champion and present the breadth of documentary form – film, television, immersive and art – in the vibrant city of Sheffield each June. We offer makers and audiences a place for inspiration, debate, development, learning and challenge. Our programming represents our core values – creativity, empathy, freedom, inclusivity and internationalism. Our programme comprises over 120 documentary films from around the world; Q&As, talks and panels from leading film and TV talent; live pitches, industry sessions and masterclasses; networking events, parties and more.

Screenshots

BroadcastNow4 screens
Sheffield DocFest2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sheffield DocFest at none against BroadcastNow's 1. BroadcastNow's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BroadcastNow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $28.99 per month. Sheffield DocFest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
BroadcastNow versus Sheffield DocFest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadcastNowSheffield DocFest
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationSubscriptionβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size98 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMedia Business Insight LtdInternational Documentary Festival Sheffield

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BroadcastNow

Subscriptions1
  • Broadcast Subscription$28.991 Month
None

Sheffield DocFest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BroadcastNow free?
BroadcastNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sheffield DocFest free?
Sheffield DocFest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BroadcastNow or Sheffield DocFest have ads?
Neither BroadcastNow nor Sheffield DocFest shows ads.

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