70
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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
100 = No Issues. 50 = Some Issues. 0 = All Issues
0 Points Past 30 Days
Category: Music
30-Day Trend
Android unitQ Score
Android User Feedback
81%
Android
274 Reports
274 Reports
iOS unitQ Score
iOS User Feedback
19%
iOS
66 Reports
66 Reports
User Feedback
19%
iOS
66 Reports
66 Reports
81%
Android
274 Reports
274 Reports
BBC Sounds - Latest Quality Issues
Android
Dec 11, 2024
Great content, buggy app. Cant scroll up and down lists currently on Android auto in a nissan leaf, still constantly randomly pauses when casting to chromecast audio for no reason. (To overcome, have to start casting, then disconnect phone from wifi) Download for offline listening good. Better than it was but still a pain
Android
Dec 12, 2024
The BBC has such a lot of great content, it's a shame this app makes it so difficult to explore. If you like listening to an eclectic mix then no chance. The app now has some version of a queue, but it is welded to a specific programme and virtually impossible to re-order. Surely it's not rocket science - just put the queue in the My Sounds area and let us pick and choose, and more particularly, delete and re-order what we want to listen to. I live in hope...
iOS
Dec 12, 2024
Too many repeats
There are too many repeated programs,more original content would be very appreciated. Why not try some new talent ?
Android
Dec 12, 2024
Downloaded podcasts never play smoothly and stop several times.
Android
Dec 13, 2024
It was fine for quite a while then they tweaked it and it has problem.s again, programs won't play unless you restart your phone
iOS
Dec 14, 2024
Definitely not an On-the-go app
I don't know what happened to this app. It stops streaming and refuses to restart. Before you ask I'm in that famous dead spot for data known as Central London. Can't use it while out and about any more. Will happily review positively once it's fixed but for now it just doesn't work.
iOS
Dec 16, 2024
Buffering problem
Despite having an excellent wi-fi signal, BBC Sounds frequently buffers for lengthy periods. Very irritating, and doesn't happen with other services
iOS
Dec 16, 2024
So many bugs now
You can't listen to parts one and 2 in a series. Please fix …
iOS
Dec 18, 2024
Navigation still as bad as ever.
Am I shouting at clouds? No response, no interest …. I started with a favourable impression of the app, mainly because I've been finding a great deal of material to which I'd like to listen. And there's the rub. There seems no practical mechanism to scroll to the earliest podcast of a large scale series before losing the will to live, which makes listening to any podcast of significant size almost impossible. Given the admirably large range of material on offer, this is a very serious deficiency. And now I discover that the podcasts are often arranged entirely arbitrarily, which makes it practically impossible to follow in chronological order. It's not just the app, the same is true of the website. Is there an alternative free app that can sort out the BBC's shambolic arrangement of its excellent content?
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 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/
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