BBC iPlayer is described as 'Free service that can let you watch old TV and radio programmes that were live during the last seven days, but also you can watch films/movies for free. It is a UK service and NOT available anywhere else' and is a Video Streaming app in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BBC iPlayer for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best BBC iPlayer alternative is Netflix. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Playary or WatchIT. Other great apps like BBC iPlayer are Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+ and HBO Max.