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How much does BBC World Service cost?
Prices are current as of 16 Aug 2026.
BBC World Service has no in-app products on record in the United States.
10+ alternatives to BBC World Service
 BBC World Service |   Flipboard: The Social Magazine |   The Guardian - US & World News |   The Economist: News & Analysis |   AP News |   USA TODAY: US & Breaking News |   BBC: World News & Stories |   NBC News: Breaking & US News |   NPR: National & Local News |   POLITICO |   Reuters - Breaking World News | |
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| Rating / 5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 181K | 721K | 633K | 470K | 404K | 253K | 227K | 172K | 72K | 58K | 12K |
| Released | 2019 | 2010 | 2011 | 2018 | 2010 | 2012 | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2010 | 2013 |
| Monthly price | — | — | $14.99 | $6.90 | — | $14.99 | $8.99 | $5.99 | — | — | $4.00 |
| Annual price | — | — | $129.99 | $249.00 | — | $89.00 | $89.99 | $59.99 | — | — | $45.00 |
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BBC World Service reviews
4.6 out of 5, based on 180,510 reviews.
BBC World Service FAQ
- Is BBC World Service free?
- Yes. The app is free, in all 174 countries it sells in, and it sells nothing inside it.
- Does BBC World Service have a free trial?
- No. None of its offers (US) come with a free trial.
- What are the best alternatives to BBC World Service?
- Flipboard: The Social Magazine (4.6 from 720,819 reviews), The Guardian - US & World News (4.8 from 633,102 reviews, premium from $6.99) and The Economist: News & Analysis (4.8 from 470,453 reviews, premium from $6.90).
BBC World Service download
Last updated 1 month ago.
BBC World Service sells in 174 countries. It was released 7 years and 7 months ago, on 13 Feb 2019. It holds a 4.6 rating from 180,510 reviews.
Supports 1 language: English.
How much does BBC World Service make?
Third-party estimates for the last 30 days, worldwide — not the store's own figures, which Apple publishes for nobody.
Revenue < $5,000
Downloads < 5,000