Watch or download the latest BBC TV series, Sports or News coverage in one place
BBC iPlayer brings live BBC channels, on-demand series, and a broad range of BBC content to one app. It supports offline viewing, parental controls, cross-device syncing, and Chromecast casting, with strong UK rankings and a robust rating. It has surpassed 10,000,000+ downloads and 190K in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Strong GB ranking in Entertainment signals solid regional popularity
Comprehensive feature set: on-demand, live TV, offline viewing, parental controls, cross-device syncing and Chromecast
Free to use with no upfront price
Supports cross-device watching and personalised recommendations
Catalog is BBC-branded and narrower than multi-service rivals (no broad movies or IPTV channels)
Personalisation relies on viewing history tracking; opt-out available but may affect recommendations
Uses a broad set of permissions and data processing; privacy-conscious users may want to review settings and privacy options
About BBC iPlayer
BBC iPlayer is an entertainment app developed by British Broadcasting Corporation.
Download Statistics
BBC iPlayer has been downloaded 36 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 190 thousand times. It is ranked #4 in entertainment.
User Ratings
BBC iPlayer is rated 4.04 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 110 thousand ratings.
App Information
BBC iPlayer is FREE to download. The APK download size is 14.45 MB. The latest version available is 5.62.0.37638. The last update was on May 28, 2026.
Technical Requirements
BBC iPlayer requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play October 2012.
Description
Enjoy BBC iPlayer in the palm of your hand, from live news coverage, music and big sporting events to great comedies, gripping documentaries and nail-biting dramas.
KEY FEATURES:
WATCH ON DEMAND Discover the latest TV series including The Traitors, Race Across the World and Gladiators.
LIVE TV Pause, restart and rewind live channels part way through so that you don’t miss a thing.
OFFLINE VIEWING Download shows to your device so that you can watch on the go.
PARENTAL CONTROLS Create a child profile for a more age appropriate experience with all their favourite shows from CBBC, CBeebies and more!
MORE FEATURES TO ENJOY:
- Build a watchlist of your favourite shows. - Sign in or create an account so that you can start watching on one device and resume watching on another. - Receive recommendations of shows we think you might enjoy. - Stream programmes to your TV using Google Chromecast; please note this requires a supported device and compatible supported device connected to your TV
To give you the best experience, this app tracks what you’ve watched on BBC iPlayer and how long you’ve watched programmes for. You can turn this off by logging into your BBC account and turning off “Allow Personalisation”. This app also tracks when you add something to My Programmes. You can remove programmes by tapping Remove. In addition, the BBC iPlayer app uses standard Android app permissions that are defined by the Google Android platform. The device uses performance cookies for internal purposes to help us improve the app. You can choose to opt out of this at any time from the in-app Settings menu. For more information about this, privacy, cookies and Android app permissions, visit the BBC iPlayer Apps Privacy notice at https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/help/app_privacy. To read the BBC’s Privacy Policy go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy
You can “opt out” from our data processor’s tracking by filling the “Forget My Device” form in this link https://www.appsflyer.com/optout
If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at https://www.bbc.co.uk/terms.
The app was developed by Media AT (BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). Full details of Media AT are available on the Companies House website at: http://data.companieshouse.gov.uk/doc/company/07100235
Recent changes: We’ve been making improvements and fixing bugs so you can continue to find and watch your favourite shows.
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★★★★★Tyrese· May 8, 2026
It's just a great app where you can watch naruto and some other really great movies and series and documentaries
★★★★★Sean Walker· May 18, 2026
I absolutely love it. Watch the BBC iPlayer more than the main TV and also ITV X
★★★★★Dan· May 21, 2026
Love the player, and I love that the playback controls don't auto-hide. It makes it much easier to pause to read things, and is overall more accessible than other video services. I like that each show has a date for how long it will be available. Makes it easier to plan/focus on the stuff that will disappear sooner. I don't like the interface for selecting an episode, and shows like Only Connect are difficult to watch in order. Once, I started watching a later episode of The Traitors!
★☆☆☆☆Stewart Jordan· May 21, 2026
Use the iPlayer website now instead - at least I can do something else while watching a show. Please allow android picture in picture, very frustrating if you need to send a message or something while watching a show
★☆☆☆☆Jason Potter· May 24, 2026
What a con! 'Downloads' are nothing of the sort. First time in 70-odd years Les Sylphides has been shown on TV. It's not on disc. So only BBC Player has it - and one can only watch a 'download' in the app. The BBC has a knack of angering the paying public.
★☆☆☆☆Kate Reid· Apr 25, 2026
Actually bloody useless. The programs stop all the time or skip/ spend ages loading etc. actually unwatchable, and I will be getting rid of my TV license. I don't have the same issues with Netflix or Disney or Amazon I'm afraid. Sort it out.
★★☆☆☆Richard James· Apr 21, 2026
How do I watch live TV? It's been so well hidden I cannot find any live TV channels now. I just want to watch the live news... not the pre-recorded stuff
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BBC iPlayer is requesting 30 permissions and is using 39 libraries.
30 permissions·37 libraries
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Trust & Safety: BBC iPlayer uses standard Android permissions and provides a privacy notice with opt-out options (eg, Forget My Device via AppsFlyer). Users can disable personalisation in settings; the app clearly documents privacy and data usage in its policy.
Each subscription will automatically renew 3 days before the expiration date for
the same time period. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time before the renewal.
