Sight & Sound

4.1.0

British Film Institute

3.00

66 reviews

10,000+
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Free

Sight & Sound is the original magazine for the discerning film-fan

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Rating on Google Play: 3.00; 66 ratings
Installs: 12 thousand
Last updated: October 2, 2026
Ads: No ads
Size: 174.4 MB

Sight & Sound has 12 thousand installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think.

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Comments on Sight & Sound for Android

★★★★☆ jshx · Aug 5, 2026

Not sure why this is rated low... exploring S&S issues all the way back to the 1930s is fascinating. The search function doesn't function reliably, but if you know the date of a historic movie you just scroll down to the right issue. Plus, it's always handy to have a digital version of the most recent issue handy.

★★★★★ A Google User · Jul 25, 2013

Brilliant way to read the msg Why isn't this app being advertised? I found it by chance while frustrated that seemingly only the iPad could benefit from the digital subscription properly. This is very smooth and quick so far and should be offered more willingly.

★☆☆☆☆ Alan Boshier · Feb 8, 2026

I so wanted to use this app, but the UX is terrible on both mobile and tablet. Click on magazine to start reading; OK it asks me for subscriber username and password, after which I can read the issue, which is fine for a "first time in" experience. Then go back to select a different magazine - offers me one option - to logout! After which I have to repeat the sign-in process again. Not fine. If anyone from the BFI reads these reviews, please fix this.

★☆☆☆☆ A Google User · Sep 28, 2014

Lacks basic functionality IoS allows you to search single issue or archive. Android app seems to have forgotten the archive option, which makes it no easier than rifling through a stack of back numbers. Very disappointing.

★☆☆☆☆ A Google user · Sep 20, 2018

This app is appalling since the August update. It keeps asking me to login whereas before I was just authenticated automatically via Google Play. When I try to use my Google account details, it says they are unrecognized despite my having an annual subscription. Page suite have been no help whatsoever & neither have the publisher, so I've regrettably cancelled my subscription as I'm paying for a magazine I can't read. What a shame. S&S was my favorite film magazine.

★☆☆☆☆ A Google user · Nov 15, 2018

Cannot log in using the credentials that work in my browser. Have never been able to use the app. Error message doesn't give much information about the problem.

★☆☆☆☆ Justin Parsons · Sep 10, 2020

Sort it out S&S. This is letting the brand down. Constant requests to log back in, reauthenticating etc. I just want to search for the film I've just seen on BFI Player. Shouldn't be this hard.

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Store listing

By British Film Institute, from Google Play

Description by British Film Institute Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

Sight & Sound is the international film magazine that offers a unique perspective on the very best of film culture – past and present. Published for more than 80 years by the British Film Institute, Sight & Sound is the original magazine for the discerning film-fan. We carry news, interviews and analysis from the best writers on film as well as a comprehensive reviews section with a full synopsis, credits and production details for every film reviewed.

Subscription Options:

1-month subscription - £3.99
6-month subscription - £19.99
12-month subscription - £34.99

All subscriptions come with access to the complete archive of Sight & Sound since first published in 1932 - an unrivalled archive of film commentary and criticism.

Existing Print-Subscriber?

Print-subscribers can read the iPad edition at no extra cost. Simply install the free App, open and enter your registered email address and password.

For more information visit bfi.org.uk/sightandsound/subscribe

For any further information see http://subscriber.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/file/Website_Privacy_statement.doc

Recent changes:
General bug fixes and improvements
Brand new app design + dark mode

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Ads: No ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 94
App size: 174.4 MB
Needs Android: 8.0+
Content rating: High

Technologies used by Sight & Sound

43 permissions · 94 libraries

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Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 4.1.0
Launched: June 2013

Oct 2, 2026UpdateVersion 4.1.0
Jan 13, 2026UpdateVersion 4.0.5
Dec 2, 2025UpdateVersion 4.0.3
Oct 9, 2024UpdateVersion 4.0.1
Feb 17, 2024Installs10,000+ installs

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Last 30 days: 65
Play install range: 10+ thousand
Launched: June 2013

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Sight & Sound has been installed 12 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 65 times.

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About the app and developer

About Sight & Sound

Sight & Sound is a news & magazines app developed by British Film Institute.

How many times has Sight & Sound been installed?

Sight & Sound has been installed 12 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 65 times.

What is the rating of Sight & Sound?

Sight & Sound is rated 3.00 out of 5 stars, based on 66 ratings.

Is Sight & Sound free?

Sight & Sound is free. The app size is 174.44 MB. The latest version available is 4.1.0. The last update was on October 2, 2026.

What are the requirements for Sight & Sound?

Sight & Sound requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of High Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since June 2013.

Sight & Sound is made and published by British Film Institute. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with British Film Institute. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to British Film Institute and are shown as published on Google Play.

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