BET+ Reviews

by NyeNye98

I can’t continue watching where I left off even on the same device, it takes me to a completely different part. If I’m watching and wanna go 10 seconds back it will start me all over. If I happen to get a text where other apps you can just slide it down and reply from there it glitches and then I have to go to the message app. After coming back the play button will not get off my screen I have to press the setting button and then press x and it will come off the screen. Plus no watch later list? $10 a month? It’s more stress then anything all I’m trying to do it watch some shows and relax and I’m constantly fighting with BET ... I was watching the games people play and on the last episode I can’t watch it because it says “sorry, this video is not available” that’s really upsetting being that, that show was the reason I got BET . I don’t think I’m going to continue my subscription I’ll just have to find another app.

by Sarah L Coggins

I’ve had this app for almost a year now and pay monthly for BET . I got it on my fire cube well I only got the because of my favorite show RUTHLESS by Tyler perry yes I pay this much money to watch one tv show that’s how much I love it I also watch the oval on my Directv and thank god it comes on that are I wouldn’t be able to watch it probably either. Anyways to get to the matter. I been trying to watch season episode 5 of ruthless well going on a month now I can’t watch it buffers there’s a circle in middle of my screen that spins around and around and no it’s not my internet and it’s not my fire cube because I’ve done everything possible tech wise I’ve rebooted my fire cube my internet and even my my wifi on my iPhone and my iPhone still want play and I’m able to watch any other show on both my this app t apps just fine. And it’s starting to really aggravate me like I’m bout to just stop my subscription all together because I noticed that it actually will come on regular this app I just got to wait so why should I pay for a app that I got to watch one show and it not play. And yes everything is updated fine so nope that’s not the problem either and also I’ve deleted and reinstalled BET on my fire cube and iPhone so it’s on this app pluses end and if it don’t start working by Monday I’m stopping my subscription and waiting to watch on my Directv regular this app

by KaMarie C.

For all the people subscribed to your services, you guys should be running BET better. It’s already bad enough I cannot play the videos on my background while I scroll other apps, but for the past week BET has been very glitchy. At certain points of a show when you click to go forward to the next, it will take you back to a season or episode you’ve already watched. In the middle of me watching shows BET freezes for a few seconds and then sometimes black out for no reason making me force close BET . I really feel cheated with BET like my $10 is just money to you to produce a bull ish app. Can you please fix the glitches and make it possible to put the video in small form while I scroll another app?

by Blatisian

Not worth the $9.99. It has a small selection of content. I lowkey think it’s less than 100 movies and shows combined. And BET is glitchy and definitely does not have a good user interface. Needs better categories and be able to full page each category instead of continuously scrolling to the right trying to find something. And it needs more ram. I can be down in 1 category, finish a movie, and then the entire page refreshes and takes me back to the top. So then I gotta go back down, and scroll over through the row to find out where I left off at.

They need to add more black shows/movies: Comic view, smart guy, meteor man, blank man, living single, in living color, boondocks, Wanda Sykes, Bernie Mac show, 227, etc. It has so much potential too. They can just add the top content from the 80s forward, to start lol.

by Nianxah

I found myself really disappointed with BET. This is my first month using it, and I wanted longer than the week trial to explore what BET had. For one, the options aren’t great— they promote Tyler Perry’s works as if they have all of them, but a lot of fan favorites are missing, so that was misleading. Also, they could put more shows on there such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Girlfriends, Black-Ish, or classics like Good Times and The Jeffersons. Or any of their shows such as past this app Awards shows, 106 and Park, etc. Anything beats the lackey selection, it’s a shame. As a hard-core fan of the show “Martin”, I found myself EXTREMELY disappointed that every single episode is cut how they air it on the channel; if I’m paying $9.99/month, the least they could do is show the FULL episode and not leave parts out of the episodes.

It is definitely NOT worth the $9.99 per month. It makes no sense how Disney+ is only $6.99/month and their selection is immaculate. That and other streaming services make this app+ look like a scam. Do not buy.

by MzRedd223

I downloaded BET originally to catch up on The Oval and Ruthless with all intentions to pay for a monthly subscription after the free trial. I am 2 days into my free trial and have had constant problems with BET. The audio lags terribly or just goes out completely. When I pause whatever I am watching at the moment and go back to it the overlay screen doesn’t go away so I have to exit and restart BET . I have contacted customer support which is no help. I was told first to be sure I have at least 3gb of storage (I have over 30gb) I was told to uninstall and reinstall BET which I have done several times and the issue is still ongoing. I was then told that my internet speed may be the issue and that I need a download speed of 1.5Mbps or more which my internet is high speed and this is the only app that gives me any problems. If the issues do not improve before I free trial is up I will be canceling my subscription.

by Iamsix3

Can someone please explain to me why the apps for us by us are usually GARBAGE! Always always always issues with this app (& OWN). this app+ FINALLY got an app for the Apple TV. this app+ is $9.99 a month so if you charging, make sure the product is worthy. I tried to watch The Oval on this app+ and after certain episodes, it asked me to pay for it or the episode just won’t play. Also, the this app awards were last night. Why wasn’t it uploaded to this app+ for the customers paying for BET to see. Bottom line is I have to have the this app+ app & the regular this app app. UNACCEPTABLE!!!! It’s great to support your own, but not when they are giving you poor products that you have to pay for. Get it together this app or stop charging for this app+ until it’s complete. I’m canceling this app+ membership until they get their act together. May as well use the free app even though that’s faulty to. I go there sometimes to watch shows and get “sorry, this video is not found or no longer available due to date or rights restrictions!” Sad!

by CML2412

I downloaded BET specifically to watch Martin - as this is the only streaming service that carries the show- but I soon found that sooo many of the episodes have glitches. Either the visuals will freeze or the screen will just go black but the audio still plays. It probably wouldn’t be that big of an issue if it wasn’t happening like every other episode or if the freezing/black out didn’t go on for more than a few seconds. With the episodes only being 20 min., missing out on 2-3 minutes really messes up the whole episode.

I don’t know how much longer I’ll hold on to BET, especially since the only reason I wanted it was to watch Martin. BET just isn’t worth the price.

by CaceEnPoynt

I’m really trying to give BET a chance, but from these first couple of weeks that I’ve had it all I can say is that it’s incredibly GLITCHY! It freezes CONSTANTLY while you’re watching a show, and on some episodes, you’ll be lucky to get through one scene without BET freezing! You’ll be playing the guessing game on a lot of the scenes because at times all you can hear is the audio, yet no movement of the screen because it’s frozen. Also annoying that there’s no “Continue Watching” feature on BET (similar to Netflix), so if you decide you want to finish the rest of the show/movie you’re watching at a later time, you have to go look for it.

this app is already on the decline as a network, so if BET is supposed to revive it, then it’ll need to be MUCH better than this. Because I’m not gonna continue to pay $10 a month for a glitchy app with mostly reruns and old movies on it, especially not when many of the original shows that are supposed to be exclusive to the this app+ app eventually end up being broadcast on regular this app anyway. These aren’t the old days when this app was the only game in town for Black audiences. There are A LOT of other apps catering to the Black demographic that has better value (some even free). With all that said, I’ll give this app Networks a month or two to clean up their act before I completely say DUECES✌🏿 to BET.

by Jesnise

BET is all over the place for 10$ a month ….. shows that i have watched and the first episode of the season is showing up like i haven’t watched with continued on there then when you try to just go through the shows by fast fwd thinking if you get to last one again that clearly says you’ve watched you end up having two up there ….. also no profiles for different ppl in the house to watch . It automatically starts new shows or movies when you done watching one you barely have time to click off it before it’s automatically playing and then at the top saying continue watching…. Smh … i have uninstalled app , clear cache and data guess what same stuff at the top continue watching the same shows some up there twice but i have seen all the episodes in the series just ridiculous…. Then to think you watching exclusive shows no eventually what you paying extra to watch is on the regular this app so might as well wait for it to be shown for free instead of dealing with an app that’s not worth the trouble at all ….. and to think I have been paying for BET shortly after released but definitely will be canceling at the end of my month …..

by Katalac35

First got BET back in late September, because the constant advertising, but quickly unsubscribed when I saw that there was a lack of organization, and modt of the shows that were promised, like all of Tyler Perry’s content and some of the early 2000s tv shows, were not available. After some research I found out that Tyler Perry’s content was set to launch in October. Well, today I decided to give BET another chance only to see that it has the same content and issues as before, and that the amount of Tyler Perry content is still severely lacking...

I'm extremely upset that I can’t get my money back. But even more upset that the advertising is so misleading, that I feel everyone should be warned away from this streaming service until some very big changes are made.

by Jaykaybey

I liked BET but feel as though this streaming platform needs a lot more improvement. The video quality on BET needs to get better. I tried to binge watch one of my favorite sitcoms “Martin” and it was very difficult to watch. The videos would get blurry. Sometimes when I pause an episode or replay it back for a few seconds it causes the episode to start from the beginning. I would have to exit BET and then go back in and find the part where I left off. On season 1 episode 24 the video froze in the first 6 min however the audio continued to play. Then it went back to normal around 9 min left of the episode. It was hard for me to enjoy the rest of the episode due to the technical difficulties that occurred earlier. Hopefully, you guys can rectify these issues as soon as possible. Thanks.

by Dhardi13

So far, I am really enjoying BET . The only reason I can’t give it 5 stars is because it lacks an iPad mode. I use my iPad to stream to my chrome cast and sometimes watch on it but it doesn’t support landscape mode so I have to turn my entire keyboard case to use BET . It’s an inconvenience. The only other reason is that it lacks much needed content. I would love to see shows like A Different World, The Fresh Prince of Bel-air, and Sister Sister. Other than this, the service is great. I know it’s new so I’m hoping it can only get better.

*Update*
I removed one star. As I continue searching, I am noticing there is a lot of content missing. BET is also lacking The Game. I thought for sure this would be here considering it premiered on this app and was a hit. I’m starting to feel like this was rolled out unprepared. I’m willing to keep my service in hopes of more content being added but I don’t know how long I’m willing to wait. Please, fix this.

by DWp4u

So I have tons and of paid apps why not this app? Though they are Viacom :(. I’d like to increase the percentage of my black dollar circulation by supporting all the employees of the shows, films, and specials that live within BET. With that said the content is a plenty!!! I love that.

While going through the endless viewing options I appreciate having the ability to create a watch list by clicking the add to my list button. One of the reviews said there isn’t one. There is now! I’ve only been on for a week so I’m still trying to decide how I feel about the UI of BET . After using it a week I’d saying there are more things I don’t like than I do like and I hope the developers put more money into making the experience better provided they have fixed bugs and glitches that interferes with viewing.

I use chromecast or ATV mostly and so far so good. I do have to open BET to continue watching a series which is normal across platforms. I wish I could skip to next episode when the credits have play.

by Aukiece

Come on this app+ y’all launched a app at $10 that still needs a lot of work for the price y’all charging. BET is great. Love all the content. Bbbuuutttt why when I went to download BET to my iPad,appletv does it ask me to start another free trial, then wants me to pay again after the trial even though I already have an account? Is there a work around for this to sign in from other devises/platforms?

I also wonder why there isn’t an app for the Samsung line of TVs. Roku TVs have an app but Samsung doesn't. Hope that’s something that will change sooner rather than later. I do share the same as some of the other reviewers in terms of having multiple profiles. The content does need to be better categorized like other platforms where you can just search for movies/shows...ie comedies, dramas etc...instead of scrolling endlessly for what you want to watch.

All the other streaming services have all of these things at the same or cheaper price. I would give it 5 stars if it wants to for the issues I see as a paying user of a service that’s not very user friendly.

But seriously fix the log-in situation please.

by Rissadee90

I’ve had it for a couple of months. It’s ok when it wants to be. A lot of the programs have terrible glitches such as “American Gangster Trap Queens”. All of the episodes do not play through until the end, and the sound goes
Out periodically for seconds then comes back in. It may or may not play the ending of some of the episodes. On a couple of other show series, one or more episodes will not play at all. It closes out at the beginning, but will mark it as being fully watched. It you try to rewind and rewatch, it throws the vocals of the show off from where the show actually is visually, then glitches and completely stops. I’m thinking about canceling my service before being charged for next month.

by Miabby01

This is getting three stars as a courtesy because I have seen BET improve, but there is a lot that needs to be done — especially for the price. The fact that I can’t pick up where I left off on different streaming devices is unacceptable. What’s the real point of having an app for iOS if I can’t watch on the go without having to find the show, scroll through episodes, and then hope I can find where I left off before I’m irritated and close BET . Second, we need more content. I know this deals with legal aspects as far as having the right to air shows, but hopefully you all are working on that because options are getting slim. In addition, when I search for a show, it glitches. I’ll start typing and when I click on the option I want, it many times goes away as if the show isn’t on BET .

Overall, I DO enjoy that we have BET for us to enjoy movies, shows, & even plays! I love the Madea nostalgia and everything. It’s just very important from a developmental aspect, and the fact that I’m spending money, that the technicalities are worked out.

by JesusLady12

Update: I am so happy with this now!

There’s WAYY more content now, especially Tyler Perry, and I’m enjoying it. The only thing is the search still needs to be fixed. I still do think it’s not $10 worthy just yet, but I understand. But overall, I am so happy with this service now.

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First, I came here for Mr. Perry and got barely any.

I was so excited when I heard about this I got it IMMEDIATELY just to be let down. They should’ve waited for more and BETTER content to be released before releasing it. Also, I’m not going to pay money for the tv versions of movies with all those weird and unnecessary cuts. To be honest, I got this simply to binge Tyler Perry plays just to be greeted with two. We also need a way to scroll through easier and to be able to fill the screen for devices that can do so. The search is very wonky and please separate the genres. Just make things easier to find. And PLEASE make this easier to get on a computer. Either up the content FAST or lower the price.

by Jadaaa G

I love BET, truly, but It keeps glitching. Every time i try to load an episode of ‘House of Payne’ It gives me an error message saying there are restrictions in the region I’m in, which is ridiculous because if I go to another episode ahead of It, THAT one plays, and then i try to go back to the original episode i was trying to watch, in the same five minutes, and It begins to play. I know I’m not in a restricted region, and I have had to do this quite a few times WITH AND WITHOUT WiFi. I know it’s not my cell phone service, so something needs to be checked out.

I’m not going to continue to pay for an app that doesn’t let me watch my favorite show.

by MVSSV

First impression, it's well done but needs some touch ups. I read the reviews before downloading BET and the customers pointed things up and I'm glad that y'all took things into consideration to fix the issues. I'd like to suggest a few things that I know we'd all appreciate. It would be nice if we could read a quick summary of the movie so we know what we're watching. Also we'd like to have categories when we click the search bar, it would make things easier and more convenient. Last but not least we need more content. I'm using my iPhone and those are the only things I've noticed so far. Thanks for everything!

by SunshyneNY

If I'm paying $9.99 a month, I expect to receive more content than what's presently available. The advertising for BET was extremely misleading and definitely did not reflect the limited programming that is presently available. I pay $8.99 a month for Starz and they have better available content. While I do appreciate the intent behind the creation of this program (as I am always looking for movies and shows featuring people who look like me), the way BET is now, is not worth the $9.99 price tag.

Update: Disney + costs $6.99 a month. Let that sink in. Also, I shouldn’t have to pay $10/month on the promise of new programming.

by Teeinkenzland

Initially, I thought BET would have a good amount of content. Sadly, there isn’t much here. There are a few Tyler Perry plays but not the most popular ones. I also feel like it’s missing something. There should be a category where it lists ALL the movies. I shouldn’t have to search things just to see if they’re there. I’m going to delete this for a few months and maybe when I come back it will be better. I just thought that there would be more content and better organization, honestly.
UPDATE: I wasn’t even able to get past the free trial screen (even though I had already did the free trial and even paid for this month!). It will not let me log in. It’s ridiculous. I emailed this app support, and they said not one word back! It’s TRASH! Smh!

by The Elegant Butterfly

It was advertised that Tyler Perry movies would be on here. Not a lot at all. Even if there is going to be new things added every month it’s just not worth the wait. I remember watching the advertisement for this app+ and it was said that The Color Purple would be one of the movies on there. Don’t see it. If you were to charge $5.00 for BET it still wouldn’t be worth it. My question is what happened? I’m sorry but I want be purchasing BET. If you decide on giving us what was promised I would suggest that the people who have already got there free 1 week trail be given another free week.

by Hazelgreeni

This would be a good app if the content was there & simulated the steaming service. I’ve noticed that the content on my IOS app is not on my streaming device with primevideo. I would prefer if Roku had BET instead of going through primevideo. Adding an app there would be awesome. Not making this available on all streaming services with one price is wrong. To play it on my phone I have to pay 9.99 and to play with primevideo I have to pay 9.99. More consumers would pay 9.99 to be able to watch from phone, tablets, laptops and TV. Adding shows very slowly will have consumers like myself dropping the service next month.

by Helloooo_Kittyy

First got BET back in late September, because the constant advertising, but quickly unsubscribed when I saw that there was a lack of organization, and modt of the shows that were promised, like all of Tyler Perry’s content and some of the early 2000s tv shows, were not available. After some research I found out that Tyler Perry’s content was set to launch in October. Well, today I decided to give BET another chance only to see that it has the same content and issues as before, and that the amount of Tyler Perry content is still severely lacking...

I'm extremely upset that I can’t get my money back. But even more upset that the advertising is so misleading, that I feel everyone should be warned away from this streaming service until some very big changes are made.

by Qua Martin

Was excited to download BET but as i navigated thru it’s seems very basic, not enough free browsing. I feel like i have to already know what i want to watch before going to BET . i guess I’m spoiled by Netflix. Should be a section where you already have the shows listed by the actor/actress or a main menu button or a individual categories lists...some movies are missing a description and hard to navigate thru different episodes. No way to fast forward.....A lot of shows are missing. The shows and movies we really want are missing ☹️. Butttt it is a work in progress, with a few tweaks I’m sure i would give it 5 stars!

by AmaraJenJeud

I honestly came for the Tyler Perry collections such as House of Payne, old this app shows like moesha and one on one. There’s barely any content on here😩. The tv episodes don’t give the option to fast forward or back 15-30 seconds nor does it let you go on to the next episode. BET keeps glitching I’m not sure if it’s because the developers are updating it, I’m past my week trial and I kept BET but because I really want to see what you guys come up with. Reading all the reviews I realize there’s a lot of copy and paste in the replies I’m hoping you guys truly turn this into everything it can be

by Kia🌹🌹

It’s hasn’t been 24hours yet and I’m already writing this review. I notice that BET doesn’t have a very wide selection of movies and tv shows. I feel like I’m watching the same thing over again. I downloaded BET bc I’m a huge fan of Tyler perry and Martin Lawrence. BET is great just need to work on a bigger selection of movies and Tv shows and the cutt outs. For instance Martin had about 5 seasons but only two is available to watch. I wouldn’t mind paying $9.99 a month if it was worth it.

by Bre072415

Great App. I’m loving the content so far but it lacks a few things. It needs a better and more accurate search engine, maybe a tab where the shows we were currently watching shows up instead of having to search for the show to watch again. Also, where is Tyler Perry’s House of Payne show as well as his plays. And how often do you guys add content ( around what time of the month?)

by Chaychay1

I love BET but the reason I won’t give it 5 stars is because I can’t pick up from where I left off on another device, I can’t search for shows, and I wish there was a way for me to add shows to a list vs. me scrolling to search for things I want to watch each time. Hopefully these are things that are coming in the future but other than those little things it’s an amazing app.

by Bubbles😍😘🤪💕

Great APP! Great shows!! BUT! Some seasons of House of Payne and Real Husband of hollywood does not play on my chromecast, it just keeps saying “service unavailable” like season 1 and season 2 play fine but season 3 and on down do not play on my chromecast at all.i thought it was my chromecast but it’s not. Other than that !! I LOVE EVERY MOVIE AND SHOW! I enjoy seeing shows and movies I have NEVER SEEN BEFORE! And FRANKIE AND NEEFE IS THE SHOW! TO WATCH! And that’s that on that😘! BUT GOOD APP! I don’t know if that’s something y’all can fix🤷🏽‍♀️ , but if not! ITS OKAY! ITS AN GREAT APP ANYWAY!