# BBC World Service

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1451694511](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1451694511)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1451694511`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Zeno Media LLC
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (67,635 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.10.21
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2019-02-13
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bbc-world-service/id1451694511)
- **Website:** [http://baruch.pro/BBCWorld](http://baruch.pro/BBCWorld)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.zenomedia.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.zenomedia.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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.

## Review summary

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

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