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BBC Sounds | unitQ Score

The unitQ score is the fraction of public feedback data (iOS & Android) that mentions quality issues.
100 = No Issues. 50 = Some Issues. 0 = All Issues
3 Points Past 7 Days
Category: Music
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Android unitQ Score
Android User Feedback
85%
Android
375 Reports
iOS unitQ Score
iOS User Feedback
15%
iOS
66 Reports
User Feedback
15%
iOS
66 Reports
85%
Android
375 Reports
BBC Sounds - Latest Quality Issues
Android
Mar 25, 2024
Great app although a few bugs which causes it to freeze but lots to listen to
iOS
Mar 25, 2024
Keeps stopping
It now frequently stops playing and only way to reset is to close the app and restart. Otherwise it's ok.
Android
Mar 25, 2024
Not very good. When you're listening to a show, the app keeps stopping, and closing, meaning you need to keep unlocking your phone to restart the app. Extremely annoying, especially considering the app it replaced worked perfectly.
iOS
Mar 25, 2024
5 for the app, 3 for content
I'll start by saying I'm 32, live in London and work in banking. I've listened to BBC radio London breakfast the last decade and the loss of V Feltz and replacement by Salma isn't just noticeable- it's really sad. The show has gone from being an intriguing phone in to a flash back music one with some London facts and interviews thrown in. Salma is a great interviewer, but doesn't have the charisma for a phone-in that Vanessa or Eddie do. I'd like to see a better London breakfast show content-wise. The app's bonus is that I can skip the breakfast show and listen to Eddie's 10 slot from the previous day (or even on the same day). I'd hate to see radio London go like the rest of local breakfast radio, so really hope this feedback is taken on board.
Android
Mar 26, 2024
Drains battery life at an alarming rate, even in the background (~15%). Buffers sporadically, despite having a good connection. Aggressive VPN blocking, even blocking my corporate VPN (mandatory on work devices and UK based...). 0.1/10 poor implementation.
Android
Mar 26, 2024
App won't open hangs on load screen. Bbc please just let other much better podcasts apps have timely access to your podcasts this app is useless.
Android
Mar 27, 2024
After the past couple of updates, it's become unusable. Regularly stops playing, and the app has to be force-stopped and restarted to get it to play again. Over network or wifi.
Android
Mar 27, 2024
Going round in circles. No sound!
Android
Mar 27, 2024
I can't log on. Username and password correct. Was using it yesterday no problem. Suddenly cant get onto app
BBC Sounds - Product Description
Listen to the best of BBC audio with BBC Sounds. Stream and download your favourite BBC podcasts, radio stations and music all in one place. 

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

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