BBC BritBox review
Subscription service. Priced at $9.00.
Good points
Very good skipping (rewind and fast-forward)
#149; Very good predictive search
Bad points
Voice search was not enabled on the Android TV app at the time of testing
Couldn't use voice commands to skip ahead or rewind content at the time of testing
Can't skip TV show intros
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Recommended
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We recommend streaming services with a CHOICE Expert Rating of 75% or above.
- No
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CHOICE Expert Rating
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This score is made up of the layout and stability score (40%), what to watch score (35%), sign up and cancel score (15%), and playback control score (10%).
- 73%
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Layout and stability score
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How intuitively the user interface is laid out and if it has any problems with crashes or connectivity.
- 80%
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What to watch score
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How easy it is to search for specific content, discover new shows and movies, revisit something you're already watching or save titles to look at later.
- 68%
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Sign up and cancel score
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How easy it is to sign up to a service and to stop using it with no further payments.
- 70%
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Playback control score
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How easy it is to move forward, back, and to a specific time stamp while viewing.
- 63%
- Service summary
- Britbox offers some classic BBC shows that can be viewed on a computer through a web browser, or by casting from a phone to a TV. An app is also available for select smart TVs from LG and Samsung, as well as Android TV.
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Entry-level/single subscription price per month
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Tiered services provide standard definition content and simultaneous access to a small number of devices at this level. Services with a single monthly fee provide access to all available resolutions and a pre-determined number of devices. For Google Play, YouTube and Apple TV, monthly fees are based on one third of a purchased TV series and one rented movie per month.
- $9.00
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Mid-range price per month
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Tiered services provide high-definition content and simultaneous access to a handful of devices at this level. Services with a single monthly fee do not have a mid-range option as all content options are accessible at the entry-level price. For Google Play, YouTube and Apple TV, monthly fees are based on purchase of one TV series per month.
- $Not applicable
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Premium price per month
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Tiered services provide 4K UHD content and simultaneous access to a handful of devices at this level. Services with a single monthly fee do not have a premium option as all content options are accessible at the entry-level price. For Google Play, YouTube and Apple TV, monthly fees are based on purchase of one TV series and two rented movies per month. YouTube Premium price listed is for a family account. This increases the number of allowable users per household. It does not unlock any additional content.
- $Not applicable
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Annual subscription option
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Some streaming services offer discounts if you sign up for a year.
- Yes ($90)
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Shop Ethical rating
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Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.
- N/A
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Smart TV
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Whether you can install the app on a smart TV. Check the service provider's website prior to subscribing to make sure your TV brand/model is compatible.
- LG smart TVs (webOS 3.5 and above), Samsung smart TVs (Tizen 2.3 and above), Android TVs (Android OS 5.0 and above)
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Cast to Chromecast
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Can you cast to a Google Chromecast from a mobile device, PC or laptop?
- Yes
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Android app
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Can you access the service on an Android device?
- Yes
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iOS app
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Can you access the service on an iPhone or iPad?
- Yes
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Windows app
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Can you download a dedicated Windows app?
- No
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Mac app
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Can you download a dedicated Mac app?
- No
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Browser
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Can you log in and stream content from a web browser?
- Yes
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PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5
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Can you access the service on a PlayStation? Google Play Movies and TV purchases can be accessed in the YouTube app by using the same Google account.
- No
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Xbox One/Xbox Series
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Can you access the service on an Xbox? Google Play Movies and TV purchases can be accessed in the YouTube app by using the same Google account.
- No
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Nintendo Switch
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Can you access the service on a Nintendo Switch? Google Play Movies and TV purchases can be accessed in the YouTube app by using the same Google account.
- No
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Ad supported
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Ad supported services are free and insert commercial breaks like broadcast TV. Services in our test don't give you the option to turn them off or pay to remove ads.
- No
- Pay with a gift card
- Yes
- Website
- britbox.com/au
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Free trial period – days
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How long the free trial period is for each service, if any exists, as defined by the service provider.
- 7
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Max authorised devices
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The number of devices that can be associated with a service, though some services do not place a limit on this.
- 4
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Entry-level max simultaneous streams
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How many video streams can be run simultaneously with "entry-level" price at any one time across multiple devices?
- 4
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Mid-range max simultaneous streams
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How many video streams can be run simultaneously with "mid-range" price at any one time across multiple devices?
- Not applicable
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Premium max simultaneous streams
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How many video streams can be run simultaneously with "premium" price at any one time across multiple devices?
- Not applicable
- User profiles
- No
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Kid friendly profiles
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Profiles that automatically filter out content that isn't child-friendly.
- None
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Content restriction or family controls
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Settings that let you limit the type of content that can be accessed.
- PIN can be set to restrict content based on rating (G, PG, M/MA15+, R18+/E)
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4K UHD, HDR support
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4K or UHD (ultra-high definition) resolution is defined as 3840 by 2160 pixels. Most 4K streams also support high dynamic range, either HDR10, HDR10+ and/or Dolby Vision, though there are exceptions. This may require a premium account and will only work on supported devices.
- Yes
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Offline mode (mobile)
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Some services let you download content to watch offline. It typically expires after 48 hours.
- No
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Live TV
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Stream broadcast television as it airs.
- No
- Live sport
- No
- Sports shown
- Not applicable
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Premiere/early access content
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Some services give you the option to rent/buy movies at the same time as their theatrical release or not long after, long before the general streaming release.
- No