BBC World Service

Name: BBC World Service
Rating: 4.7 (66521 reviews)
Author: Zeno Media LLC

By: Zeno Media LLC App

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This app was removed from Apple Apps Store on 2026-06-18

Overview

Removed

Rating:

4.70

(66,521)

Version:

4.10.20

Last updated: 2025-01-18

Features & Capabilities

The BBC World Service app by Zeno Media LLC brings the latest BBC World Service headlines and radio programs to your device. Read current news and stream top programmes with the built-in audio player, or use the dial-up option where available, with standard mobile charges.

Featured shows include Global News Podcast, Newshour, HARDtalk, Sport Today, Business Daily, Focus on Africa, and more. EU users are guided by privacy and advertising details linked in policy; you can manage notifications and data in Settings.

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By:

Zeno Media LLC

Rating:

4.70

(66,521)

Version:

4.10.20 Last updated: 2025-01-18

Version code:

871834495

Creation date:

2019-02-13

Compatible devices:

Size:

76.49MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-18

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Developed by:

Zeno Media LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bbc-world-service/id1451694511

Website:

http://baruch.pro/BBCWorld

User Reviews

Reviewers praise BBC World Service for balanced, calm, reliable reporting and broad, globally sourced coverage with on‑the‑ground reporting. Common criticisms center on ads and a paywall, accessibility gaps (no dark mode), reliability issues on iPad and with audio, and perceived bias or opinionated framing by some users.

Pros

Balanced, unbiased coverage with multi‑sided reporting and on‑the‑ground correspondents
Calm, thoughtful, reliable journalism that many listeners trust
Broad breadth of material and international reach from correspondents on the ground
Perceived high quality and value of BBC World Service news

Cons

Ad‑heavy experience with a paid subscription model; questions about access without paying
Accessibility issues, including lack of dark mode and readability concerns for visually impaired users
Reliability/compatibility problems on iPad and with audio playback
Perceived bias or opinionated framing by some reviewers

Recent reviews

Remains the gold standard for world news coverage.

by mm*****, 2026-06-12

Britain is in freefall and will be taken over by radical Muslims if they don’t repent of their sins and return to Jesus. The BBC is not a reliable source of news.