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BBC iPlayer
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How much does BBC iPlayer cost?
Prices are current as of 9 Oct 2026.
BBC iPlayer has no in-app products on record in the United Kingdom.
10+ alternatives to BBC iPlayer
| BBC iPlayer |   ITVX |   Channel 4 |   Vue |   U: TV Player Stream on Demand |   Freeview |   Cineworld Cinemas |   ODEON |   Virgin TV Go |   Love Island |   This Morning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating / 5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Reviews | 251K | 837K | 303K | 199K | 112K | 95K | 75K | 56K | 7.2K | 3.8K | 1.2K |
| Released | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 | 2013 | 2010 | 2016 | 2019 | 2017 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Monthly price | — | £5.99 | £3.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Annual price | — | £59.99 | £39.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
The going rate for each plan in United Kingdom, in its own currency, shaded from the cheapest price on the row to the dearest.
BBC iPlayer reviews
4.6 out of 5, based on 250,650 reviews.
BBC iPlayer FAQ
- Is BBC iPlayer free?
- Yes. The app is free, in all 1 country it sells in, and it sells nothing inside it.
- Does BBC iPlayer have a free trial?
- No. None of its offers (GB) come with a free trial.
- What are the best alternatives to BBC iPlayer?
- ITVX (4.6 from 837,342 reviews, premium from $7.92), Channel 4 (4.7 from 302,731 reviews, premium from $5.28) and Vue (4.7 from 198,910 reviews).
BBC iPlayer download
Last updated 3 days ago.
BBC iPlayer sells in 1 country. It was released 15 years and 8 months ago, on 10 Feb 2011. It holds a 4.6 rating from 250,650 reviews.
Supports 2 languages: English, Welsh.
How much does BBC iPlayer 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 70K