Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
440.9K reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
440.9K reviews
Performance Insights
Category rankings
Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
On the store
Released June 2011 · 129 releases since
BBC: World News & Stories is an Android app (Free) by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. in the news & magazines category, holding #40 in the free news & magazines charts and #26 in the grossing rankings. It draws an estimated 80K downloads a month and holds a 3.1-star rating.
- Ships new versions about one a month.
- Latest version is 2026.7.0, released August 11, 2026.
- 43% of ratings are five-star.
- Strongest in IN, US, ID.
- Requires Android 7.0+.
- Rated Teen.
App details
- Version
- 2026.7.0
- Release status
- Regional release
- Age rating
- Teen
- Requires
- Android 7.0+
- Price
- Free
- First seen
- June 2011
- Top markets
- IN, US, ID
- Publisher country
- United Kingdom
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
129 versions tracked
- Version 2026.7.0Latest
- Version 2026.6.0
- Version 2026.5.0
- Version 2026.4.0
- Version 2026.3.0
- Version 2026.1.0
- Version 9.0.10.0
- Version 9.0.9.0
- Version 9.0.8.2
- Version 9.0.7.0
- Version 9.0.6.1
- Version 9.0.6.0
Ships about one a month.
What users say
- 1.0
I happened to see a 30-minute podcast that I wanted to listen to. However, if I pause for 5 minutes and try and go back to it, then the podcast restarts. I pause frequently so this makes the audio on your app essentially unusable for me. why do you do that? wouldn't you rather I access your media, start to enjoy it and depend on it, and then maybe get a paid subscription? you'd rather I just quit an annoyance and frustration? I noticed the same problem years ago. you're not interested in impr
Reviewed on version 2026.6.0
- 3.0
I added BBC so that I could stay up to date on international news stories after CNN decided to paywall a large portion of their app. BBC has been great, I'm so glad I had the reason to branch out, but in the last couple of months, more and more articles require a subscription. Give me ads around the story, but I'm not paying for a subscription. Don't make the same mistake as CNN. I'd have rated the app 5 stars before this came up, I had no complaints.
Reviewed on version 2026.5.0
- 2.0
Great source of news, but more often then not I have to Google the headline because it's behind a paywall while the website of free and accessible. And the clickbait ads are unreal. "Your memory is insane if you can name these 10 tools!" Or maybe you just use a lot of tools. One of my pet peeves is being lied to for misled, and most ads do just that. If the product can't grab my attention without a lie it's not worth considering.
Reviewed on version 2026.6.0
About BBC: World News & Stories
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THE 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.
*NEW* 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: - Stream BBC News Channel - Acclaimed documentaries - Binge-worthy early access podcast episodes - News, analysis and features - Access across all your devices
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 Google Play 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
BBC: World News & Stories Android app generates an estimated monthly revenue of $20K.
BBC: World News & Stories Android app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 3.1-star rating based on 440.9K user reviews, indicating mixed user feedback in the news & magazines market.
BBC: World News & Stories Android app ranks #40 in the free news & magazines charts and #26 in revenue rankings. The app's performance metrics suggest significant growth potential in a low-competition segment.
You can download BBC: World News & Stories Android app from the Google Play Store for Android devices, requiring Android 7.0 or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.
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