BBC iPlayer brings live news, sports, and on-demand BBC programming into one UK-focused app. It ranks highly in GB across Entertainment (#14), Applications (#141), and All (#154), with an average rating of 4.16 from 114,057 reviews and 10,000,000+ total downloads (130K in the last 30 days). The app has been available for about 5052 days.
Pros & Cons
Comprehensive live TV, news, and on-demand BBC programming
Offline viewing for on-the-go watching
Parental controls including CBBC/CBeebies profiles
Sign-in across devices to resume playback on multiple devices
Lacks an IPTV/linear channel catalog or broad movie playlists found on some rivals
No explicit emphasis on extended movie catalogs or third-party playlists
Some competitors highlight additional streaming features not specified for BBC iPlayer
About BBC iPlayer
BBC iPlayer is an entertainment app developed by British Broadcasting Corporation.
How many times has BBC iPlayer been downloaded?
BBC iPlayer has been downloaded 37 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 130 thousand times. It is ranked #6 in entertainment.
What is the rating of BBC iPlayer?
BBC iPlayer is rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 110 thousand ratings.
Is BBC iPlayer free?
BBC iPlayer is free to download. The APK download size is 15.84 MB. The latest version available is 5.73.0.38075. The last update was on September 17, 2026.
What are the requirements for BBC iPlayer?
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 since 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: This release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
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I Love iplayer 😍 I still do. It's probably the best TV or film streaming app available if you live in the UK. It has great shows and has interesting old and new films plus current media. Also downloading it available for certain films/programs. In my opinion it's as good as Netflix.
★★★★★David Marshall· Aug 25, 2026
Being retired, I can watch BBC programs whenever and wherever I wish. Excellent.
★★★★★Thomas Capell· Aug 21, 2026
Great coupling with Linda and Sue Sue Sue look forward to series 2
★★★★★Dolly McLaughlin· Sep 3, 2026
Marvelous, on the edge of your seat stuff with MI6 types after real nasty baddies. Money guns sex and honor. Just watch it.
★★★★★Gavin Blair· Sep 2, 2026
2CiSight packaging for me and the full internet is going to be a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of an L bit to look after you so much to me, I don't know if I don't want it to look at it is that should I get it on my own but will do that then R that is the start and your responsibility 😁😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😁😁😁😉😁😁😉😁😁😉😉😁😁😉😁😉
★★☆☆☆Jody Sellars· Sep 23, 2026
Picture in picture doesn't work on Android. If you're going to force me into paying a license I might occasionally give your shows a chance. I've now found that when I do your app doesn't work as picture in picture. Can I get a refund from the racketeers?
★☆☆☆☆Warren Halsall· Aug 13, 2026
Why is it I pay my TV license and sign into my account, and I cannot watch BBC iPlayer on the WI-IF while abroad on holiday, I honestly think it's an absolute joke! BBC sort it out!
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Trust & Safety: BBC iPlayer requests standard streaming-related permissions (network, internet, foreground service, wake lock, storage, etc.) and includes anti-tracking and personalization options. The app provides a privacy notice and terms of use, and offers an opt-out path (Forget My Device) as described in the linked BBC privacy and apps pages.
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