BBC iPlayer
BBC iPlayer is made and published by British Broadcasting Corporation. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with British Broadcasting Corporation. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to British Broadcasting Corporation and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell ratedTop 10- Rating on Google Play
- 4.13
- 115,886 ratings
- Installs
- 37 million
- Last updated
- October 29, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 20.2 MB
BBC iPlayer is popular, with 37 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.1 stars from 115,886 ratings. Its best ranking is #5 in Top Free, Entertainment in United Kingdom.
Summary
BBC iPlayer delivers live news, sports, and on-demand BBC programming in one app. With 10,000,000+ total downloads and 160K in the last 30 days, it remains a top choice in gb entertainment, supported by a 4.13 rating from 115,886 reviewers. It ranks #3 in ENTERTAINMENT in gb, underscoring its strong appeal and trusted BBC content.
Pros & Cons
- Official BBC content with live TV and on-demand access
- Offline viewing to watch on the go
- Parental controls for kid-friendly viewing
- Cross-device sign-in and personalized recommendations
- Less emphasis on movies and broader streaming catalogs compared with some competitors
- BBC iPlayer content availability varies by region and rights
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on BBC iPlayer for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By British Broadcasting Corporation, from Google Play“Watch or download the latest BBC TV series, Sports or News coverage in one place”
Description by British Broadcasting Corporation Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 36
- App size
- 20.2 MB
- Needs Android
- 12.1+
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by BBC iPlayer
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 5.76.0.38252
- Launched
- October 2012
Alternatives
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 160 thousand
- Per day
- 5.5 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- October 2012
Installs over time
BBC iPlayer has been installed 37 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 5.5 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #5
- Chart
- Top Free
- Entertainment
- Country
- United Kingdom
Google Play Rankings for BBC iPlayer
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | United Kingdom | Entertainment | Top Free |
| 52 | United Kingdom | Overall | Top Free |
| 51 | United Kingdom | Applications | Top Free |
Ranking history in United Kingdom
About the app and developer
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 160 thousand times. It is ranked #5 in entertainment.
What is the rating of BBC iPlayer?
BBC iPlayer is rated 4.13 out of 5 stars, based on 120 thousand ratings.
Is BBC iPlayer free?
BBC iPlayer is free. The APK size is 20.18 MB. The latest APK version available is 5.76.0.38252. The last update was on October 29, 2026.
What are the requirements for BBC iPlayer?
BBC iPlayer requires Android 12.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since October 2012.
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