- Free
- Category: News
- First released: April 1, 2010
- Versions: 12 archived
- Installable: 12 of 12
- Availability: Still on the App Store ↗
- Seller: BBC Worldwide
- uk.co.bbc.news
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
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Report an issueTHE BBC APP: News, stories, audio, videos, documentaries and live coverage from our trusted global network of journalists.
BBC STORIES: The latest breaking news headlines, articles, podcasts and videos, including coverage of world News, UK News, elections, BBC Verify, BBC In-Depth and more. Stories and videos covering business, technology, health, culture, arts, travel, Earth, and more.
LIVE COVERAGE: Get live news and live global sport updates.
WATCH BBC NEWS: Live stream the BBC News channel for 24/7 world news coverage right from the app.
BBC RADIO: Listen live to BBC World Service and Radio 4 while using the BBC app or background audio when switching to another app. Catch up on demand with some previously aired radio shows via the radio schedule page.
BBC PODCASTS: Listen to, save and follow on-demand podcasts such as The Global Story and World of Secrets. For offline listening, download episodes to your mobile device. Find current and past episodes from news, politics, culture, true, crime, history, science and sport.
BBC VIDEOS: Watch BBC News videos, BBC Sport videos and video stories about climate, sustainability, science, health, technology, entertainment and history.
BREAKING NEWS ALERTS: Turn on breaking news notifications from BBC News.
DOCUMENTARIES: Now you can watch on-demand documentaries right in your BBC app. Stream acclaimed series and films from the BBC and beyond, including history, true crime, royalty, natural history, biographies and global affairs. (In-app purchase required)
MORE FEATURES:
- Save articles, podcasts, and videos for later in app on BBC.com - Watch videos and listen to audio over cellular and wifi - Share articles, stories, podcasts, and videos to social platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, and send via SMS and email - Audio playback controls with sleep timer and live rewind - Increase your font size for improved readability - Dark mode available for a dark-background reading experience - Opt-in or opt-out of breaking news alerts
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: A paid subscription includes unlimited access to:
- Live stream the BBC News channel - Watch documentaries - Podcasts and videos - News, analysis and features
Access your subscription on devices where the BBC app is available and on BBC.com. Choose a monthly or yearly plan. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before renewal. You can manage your BBC subscription in the App Store.
ADDITIONAL INFO: If you choose to receive breaking news alerts, a unique identifier relating to your device will be stored by Airship on behalf of the BBC to provide you with the service. You can choose to unsubscribe from breaking news alerts from BBC in your device’s ‘Notifications’ screen.
Our data processor AppsFlyer collects information on behalf of the BBC for attribution and analysis purposes. You can opt out from AppsFlyer tracking by filling out their ‘Forget My Device’ form: https://www.appsflyer.com/optout
The BBC will keep your information secure and not share it with anyone else in accordance with the BBC’s Privacy and Cookies Policy. To read the BBC’s Privacy Policy go to: https://www.bbc.com/pages/privacy-policy
If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at: https://www.bbc.com/pages/terms-of-use
Subscription terms may apply: https://www.bbc.com/pages/subscription-terms
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Chart History
Ratings Over Time
sampled from 19 archived captures| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2010 | — | — | 120 | Free |
| January 8, 2011 | 1.6.6 | — | 5,730 | Free |
| January 1, 2012 | — | — | 7,067 | Free |
| November 4, 2013 | 2.1.3 | ★ 4.0 | 16,700 | Free |
| December 26, 2014 | 2.1.4 | ★ 4.0 | 17,061 | Free |
| January 21, 2015 | 2.1.4 | ★ 4.0 | 17,091 | Free |
| February 6, 2015 | 2.1.4 | ★ 4.0 | 17,099 | Free |
| June 28, 2015 | 2.1.4 | ★ 4.0 | 17,155 | Free |
| October 16, 2015 | 3.4.1 | ★ 4.0 | 18,526 | Free |
| December 15, 2015 | 3.4.1 | ★ 4.0 | 23,611 | Free |
| January 31, 2019 | 5.4.1 | ★ 4.0 | 39,757 | Free |
| December 5, 2021 | 5.26.1 | ★ 4.6 | 69,331 | Free |
| December 7, 2023 | 2023.1.0 | ★ 4.6 | 70,038 | Free |
| November 11, 2024 | 2024.7.1 | ★ 4.5 | 70,896 | Free |
| April 10, 2026 | 2026.2.1 | ★ 4.5 | 72,134 | Free |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 25Do not like that for any good article I need to join and pay now
BBC has always been my past, present & hopefully future reliable source for latest world news.
The once great BBC is sadly now charging to read news on it’s app… What has become of the BBC..???!?!!!!
My phone keeps overheating with this app. It keeps dropping off and shutting down, fix and repair this app.
I often listen to podcasts or live radio, but recently the app cuts out after a few minutes. It says there’s no internet connection but there is. Also, I’ve not found any easy way to find a particular podcast.
So sad for one of the world’s greatest news sources to make you pay to read any article. I thought news suppression was supposed to be a horrible thing
BBC is consistently at the top of my list for news programs and sources.
Clicking on a notification shouldn’t take you to a web page within the app… couldn’t read the article because it had a log in pop up despite me being logged in the app. What a terrible experience.
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.