# BritBox: The Best British TV

> Watch dramas, mysteries & more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1206838907](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1206838907)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1206838907`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BritBox, LLC
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (18,854 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2017-03-07
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/britbox-the-best-british-tv/id1206838907)
- **Website:** [https://www.britbox.com](https://www.britbox.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.britbox.com/privacy](https://www.britbox.com/privacy)

## Description

BritBox delivers BBC’s best in British TV to one place—from gripping mysteries to character-driven dramas, comedies, lifestyle, and documentaries. Enjoy weekly premieres, exclusive new seasons, and ad-free streaming across devices, with a free trial to start.

Highlights include a vast Agatha Christie catalog, original series, and fan favorites like Vera, Shetland, and Grace. Start your free 7-day trial to explore BritBox today; subscriptions are billed to your iTunes account and managed under Apple’s terms.

## Rankings

- #12,255 — Overall
- #6 — Stream Something New
- #65 — show
- #88 — tv

## Review summary

BritBox offers a broad, high-quality library of British TV that many long-time subscribers love. Yet users repeatedly cite rising prices and Premier gating, ads, and frequent stability issues (slow launches, crashes, and watch-next problems). Content availability also shifts behind upgrades, and navigation can be frustrating. Across Apple devices, reliability and UX inconsistencies amplify dissatisfaction. Overall, the content is valued, but pricing, access, and performance need meaningful improvement to restore perceived value and keep customers from canceling.

### Pros

- Broad catalog of British TV content (old and new) that appeals to fans.
- High-quality, enjoyable BritBox shows that align with subscribers' interests.
- Long-time subscribers express strong loyalty and value the content they get.

### Cons

- Significant price increases and Premier-era gating that move content behind extra fees.
- Ads interrupt viewing and degrade the viewing experience.
- Frequent app stability and performance issues (slow launches, crashes, loading problems, and watch-next glitches).
- Content availability changes and blocks of previously included shows behind upgrades.
- Poor UX and navigation, with confusing controls and inconsistent resume behavior.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1206838907)