BBC Sounds Downloads & RevenueBBC Sounds · App Store & Google Play
BBC Sounds gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
BBC Sounds by BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 26 events
- 📈BBC Sounds new best rank in the overall chart: #122AndroidTop Free · All Apps · GB
- ✏️BBC Sounds added hidden keywords: insightiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️BBC Sounds added hidden keywords: itvxiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦BBC Sounds: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦BBC Sounds updated to version 2.64.0iOSThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 📦BBC Sounds updated to version 2.64.1.28568AndroidThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 📦BBC Sounds updated to version 2.63.1iOSThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 📦BBC Sounds: now updating weeklyAndroid4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦BBC Sounds updated to version 2.63.0iOSThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 📦BBC Sounds updated to version 2.63.2.28490AndroidThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 📈BBC Sounds new best rank in the overall chart: #131AndroidTop Free · All Apps · GB
- ✏️BBC Sounds added hidden keywords: audioiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦BBC Sounds updated to version 2.62.0iOSThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 📈BBC Sounds new best rank in the overall chart: #147AndroidTop Free · All Apps · GB
- 📦BBC Sounds updated to version 2.62.0.28435AndroidThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 📈BBC Sounds new best rank in the overall chart: #151AndroidTop Free · All Apps · GB
- 📈BBC Sounds new best rank in the overall chart: #153AndroidTop Free · All Apps · GB
- ✏️BBC Sounds added hidden keywords: listeningiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🆕BBC Sounds first spotted by AppInsideriOS#10 in Top Free · Music · United Kingdom
- 🆕BBC Sounds first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Kingdom
- 📦BBC Sounds updated to version 2.61.0.28265AndroidThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 📦BBC Sounds version 2.61.0iOSThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 📦BBC Sounds version 2.60.0.28170AndroidThis release contains general bug fixes and improvements.
- 🆕BBC Sounds: its developer released another app: BBC World ServiceiOS
- 🆕BBC Sounds released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕BBC Sounds released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Music & Audio FreeBBC Sounds at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-09. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
BBC Sounds is a free audio streaming service for UK audiences that aggregates live radio, podcasts, and music mixes from the BBC. The app currently ranks #5 in the GB Music Free category, reflecting its strong position as a primary destination for broadcast audio consumption.
Similar apps: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn Radio
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
BBC Sounds’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 4 linked to your identity and 4 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.30.1.24531, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
BBC Sounds downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 5k+ | – |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where BBC Sounds's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How BBC Sounds makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #4 Music Free | 1 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #2 Music & Audio Free | 1 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 364k |
| Google Play | 4.4 ★ | 99k 975 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 463k |
What users say about BBC Sounds
From recent reviews.
About BBC Sounds
Features include:
‐ Listen live to all BBC Radio stations
‐ Pause and rewind live radio as well as browse past and future station schedules
‐ Download or stream your podcasts, radio shows and music on the go
‐ Continue listening from where you left off on any device
‐ Autoplay multiple episodes of series or podcasts or all your downloads (optional)
‐ Subscribe to BBC podcasts, music mixes and shows
‐ See the latest episodes from your favourite programmes and podcasts in one handy list
‐ Get personalised recommendations to discover new audio you’ll love
‐ Send music tracks you like to Apple Music and Spotify
‐ Browse by speech and music categories
‐ Sleep Timer
When using the Apple CarPlay enabled version of the BBC Sounds app, it is your responsibility to always follow safe driving practices (i.e. don’t be distracted and focus on the road at all times). Comply with all relevant laws, traffic regulations and road signs.
To give you the best experience, this app tracks what you’ve listened to on BBC Sounds and how long you’ve listened to programmes for. It also tracks when you add something to Bookmarks or Subscriptions. By “Allow Personalisation”, you will get personalized recommendations. More information can be found here https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/account/about-your-personalisation-settings/.
The BBC uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how audiences interact with our services, content (such as podcasts and radio) and marketing messages. The categories of personal data processed by our data processors include the following:
• IP address to determine which UK city/region you are in, or which country/continent you are in if outside of the UK
• Activity data, such as time when you first used this app and programmes you listened to and interacted with
• Your device information, such as device type and OS version
For more information about how and why we use information about you, please visit the BBC Sounds App Privacy Notice. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/help/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/sounds-app-privacy-notice
To read the BBC’s Privacy Policy go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/
If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms/
The app is published by BBC Media AT (BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).
Full details of BBC Media AT are available on the Companies House website at: http://data.companieshouse.gov.uk/doc/company/07100235 BBC © 2022
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking: http://www.bbc.co.uk/help/web/links/
BBC Sounds App Store
BBC Sounds gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
BBC Sounds is #4 in Music Free in United Kingdom and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026 Music FreeBBC Sounds at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-09. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
BBC Sounds is a free audio streaming service for UK audiences that aggregates live radio, podcasts, and music mixes from the BBC. The app currently ranks #5 in the GB Music Free category, reflecting its strong position as a primary destination for broadcast audio consumption.
Similar apps: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn Radio
BBC Sounds on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
BBC Sounds’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 4 linked to your identity and 4 collected anonymously.
BBC Sounds downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where BBC Sounds's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How BBC Sounds makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | MusicFree | #4 |
| United Kingdom | All AppsFree | #193 |
Apps near BBC Sounds on the chart
Music Free, around #4.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about BBC Sounds
From recent reviews.
About BBC Sounds
Features include:
‐ Listen live to all BBC Radio stations
‐ Pause and rewind live radio as well as browse past and future station schedules
‐ Download or stream your podcasts, radio shows and music on the go
‐ Continue listening from where you left off on any device
‐ Autoplay multiple episodes of series or podcasts or all your downloads (optional)
‐ Subscribe to BBC podcasts, music mixes and shows
‐ See the latest episodes from your favourite programmes and podcasts in one handy list
‐ Get personalised recommendations to discover new audio you’ll love
‐ Send music tracks you like to Apple Music and Spotify
‐ Browse by speech and music categories
‐ Sleep Timer
When using the Apple CarPlay enabled version of the BBC Sounds app, it is your responsibility to always follow safe driving practices (i.e. don’t be distracted and focus on the road at all times). Comply with all relevant laws, traffic regulations and road signs.
To give you the best experience, this app tracks what you’ve listened to on BBC Sounds and how long you’ve listened to programmes for. It also tracks when you add something to Bookmarks or Subscriptions. By “Allow Personalisation”, you will get personalized recommendations. More information can be found here https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/account/about-your-personalisation-settings/.
The BBC uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how audiences interact with our services, content (such as podcasts and radio) and marketing messages. The categories of personal data processed by our data processors include the following:
• IP address to determine which UK city/region you are in, or which country/continent you are in if outside of the UK
• Activity data, such as time when you first used this app and programmes you listened to and interacted with
• Your device information, such as device type and OS version
For more information about how and why we use information about you, please visit the BBC Sounds App Privacy Notice. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/help/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/sounds-app-privacy-notice
To read the BBC’s Privacy Policy go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/
If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms/
The app is published by BBC Media AT (BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).
Full details of BBC Media AT are available on the Companies House website at: http://data.companieshouse.gov.uk/doc/company/07100235 BBC © 2022
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking: http://www.bbc.co.uk/help/web/links/
Latest updates
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BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts Android
BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts is #2 in Music & Audio Free on Google Play in United Kingdom and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Music & Audio FreeBBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free audio streaming platform from the British Broadcasting Corporation offering live radio, podcasts, and music mixes to UK audiences. The app currently ranks #2 in the GB Music & Audio Free category and #122 in all free apps, indicating strong dominance within its specific genre despite moderate overall visibility.
Similar apps: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn Radio
BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.30.1.24531, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Music & AudioFree | #2 |
| United Kingdom | All AppsFree | #149 |
Apps near BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts on the chart
Music & Audio Free, around #2.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the extensive content library and ease of access to BBC radio and podcasts. However, recent updates have introduced significant friction regarding ad insertion on recorded content and persistent bugs in live playback controls.
Mostly positive (80% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
What people like
- Features & content: “My go to for radio content”
- Ease of use: “Very good and easy to use”
- Fun: “Great app, I enjoy using it”
- Useful: “Works well to deliver radio”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “August 2020 Buffering, wont load”
- Updates: “Using latest version on three different devices”
- Price & subscription: “They ignore requests for information, refund them now, and we can stop paying the licence fee”
- Features & content: “Decent content, but doesn't auto-rotate on the screen 😬”
About BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts
Explore a wide variety of new podcasts, music mixes and live sets. Listen live to BBC radio stations. Catch up or listen again to your favourite BBC radio shows.
Features include:
‐ Listen live to all BBC Radio stations
‐ Pause and rewind live radio, see past and future station schedules
‐ Download and listen to your shows on the go
‐ Continue listening from where you left off on any device
‐ Autoplay multiple episodes of series or podcasts or all your downloads (optional)
‐ Subscribe to BBC podcasts, mixes and programmes
‐ See the latest episodes from your favourite programmes and podcasts in one handy list
‐ Get personalised recommendations to discover new audio you’ll love
‐ Send music tracks you like to Apple Music and Spotify
‐ Browse by speech and music categories
‐ Sleep Timer
BBC Sounds supports Google Talkback as an accessibility service. In order to use it, you will need to download the Android Accessibility Suite from the Google Play Store.
When using the Android Auto enabled version of BBC Sounds, it is your responsibility to always follow safe driving practices (i.e. don’t be distracted and focus on the road at all times). Comply with all relevant laws, traffic regulations and road signs.
To give you the best experience, this app tracks what you’ve listened to on BBC Sounds and how long you’ve listened to programmes for. It also tracks when you add something to Bookmarks or Subscriptions. By “Allow Personalisation”, you will get personalized recommendations. More information can be found here https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/account/about-your-personalisation-settings/.
In addition, the BBC Sounds app uses standard Android app permissions that are defined by the Google Android platform.
The BBC uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how audiences interact with our services, content (such as podcasts and radio) and marketing messages. The categories of personal data processed by our data processors include the following:
• IP address to determine which UK city/region you are in, or which country/continent you are in if outside of the UK
• Activity data, such as time when you first used this app and programmes you listened to and interacted with
• Your device information, such as device type and OS version
For Android devices, the following personal data is also processed:
• Which sites referred you to download and use this app
• Personal data such as unique identifier, BBC Account data, type of campaign seen, social media channel used will be collected. We will aggregate it for reporting purposes
You can “opt out” from our data processor’s tracking by filling the “Forget My Device” form in this link https://www.appsflyer.com/optout
For more information about how and why we use information about you, please visit the BBC Sounds App Privacy Notice. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sound
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