Google app for Android TV

by Google LLC · Tools · Free

On Google Play since July 2016 · Data updated 2026-10-27

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AppBrain's verdict

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Total installs: 600 million
Rating on Google Play: 4.40; 213,007 ratings
Last updated: July 22, 2016

Google app for Android TV is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 600 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.4 stars from 213,007 ratings.

Pros & Cons

Deep Google ecosystem integration for streamlined content discovery on TV
Voice-first search enables quick access to movies, TV, and music
Cross-app content discovery surfaces content from multiple apps in one place
Free-to-use experience with broad Android TV support

Less emphasis on casting/Chromecast, remote-centric workflows compared to some rivals (keywords like cast, chromecast, remote appear in competitor rankings)
No explicit in-app focus on live streaming or in-app video playback features, per competitor feature gaps
Tends to function as a search hub rather than a standalone streaming player, which may limit on-device playback experiences

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Last 30 days: 8.9 million
Per day: 300 thousand; 30-day average
Play install range: 500+ million
Launched: July 2016

Installs over time

Google app for Android TV has been installed 600 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 300 thousand installs per day.

Rankings

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Competitors

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Alternatives to Google app for Android TV

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play

Launched: July 2016

Mar 25, 2026Installs500,000,000+ installs
Aug 10, 2021Installs100,000,000+ installs
Aug 11, 2020Installs50,000,000+ installs
Apr 1, 2018Installs10,000,000+ installs
Dec 27, 2016Installs5,000,000+ installs

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User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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54K

4.7K

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Comments on Google app for Android TV for Android

★★★★☆ Mokgwe Mokgwe · Oct 20, 2026

L want to be able to search for questions then you answer me

★★★★★ lakshika singh rajput · Oct 4, 2026

This app is so good for kids something for study and for everything and elders also this app is very useful.

★★★★★ adam farish · Oct 15, 2026

Question about that has been l can't open the app on my Google TV, Services the only way I'm not available until UI online and next week is os version

★★★★★ Mutebi Raymond · Oct 15, 2026

The app is generally suitable for a variety of programs that are available for access for entertainments, educative, inspiring and motivational that includes AI, movies, drama, News, sports and a wide range of political, economical and social network that can be broused for purposes of fun and social approaches were we are considered to be in a global village as the best way to improve mentally, psychologically even in other areas of innovations, science and other necessary developments.

★☆☆☆☆ LC Chappell · Sep 23, 2026

When I download it it doesn't even download it, so I press install, and it says pending, and I wait a few seconds it doesn't even do it it just goes back to the installation button and my keep pressing it over there over and over again, and it still doesn't work so one-star review I hate this

★☆☆☆☆ Piyara Begum · Oct 4, 2026

WHY ARE YOU ASKING ME TO SIGN IN AGAIN AND AGAIN AND YOUR IDIOTIC ASSISTANT MESSES UP SEARCH RESULTS. WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY GOOGLE ACCOUNT AND PASSWORD VERIFICATION ALSO AND CODE SENT TO MEE!!!!! I HATE THIS STUPID COMPANY AND WHY CAN'T I STAY SIGNED IN.EVEN IN FORGOT PASSWORD YOU STILL ASK ME FOR MY PASSWORD!!!!!!!!! AND YOU SHOVE YOUR STUPID BOARD WITH NO ABILITY TO DISABLE AUTOCORRECT AND NO OTHER KEYBOARDS TO CHOOSE IN GOOGLE TV. WHAT A DISGRACE. WHY CAN'T I OPEN THE APP?

★☆☆☆☆ Dirt Neck TV · Oct 14, 2026

On my Google TV it says the app is installed, but it's not letting me open it, and I've never tried the app before

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain

Ads: No ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 25
App size: N/A
Needs Android: 9.0+
Content rating: Everyone

Technologies used by Google app for Android TV

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About the app and developer

About Google app for Android TV

Google app for Android TV is a tools app developed by Google LLC.

Install Statistics

Google app for Android TV has been installed 600 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 8.9 million times.

User Ratings

Google app for Android TV is rated 4.40 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 210 thousand ratings.

App Information

Google app for Android TV is freely available from Google Play. The last update was on July 22, 2016.

Technical Requirements

Google app for Android TV requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since July 2016.

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Frequently asked questions about Google app for Android TV

Is Google app for Android TV free?

Yes. Google app for Android TV is free on Google Play.

Is Google app for Android TV still available?

Yes. Google app for Android TV is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on July 22, 2016.

Does Google app for Android TV contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Google app for Android TV as containing ads.

What Android version does Google app for Android TV require?

Google app for Android TV runs on Android 9.0 and higher.

Is Google app for Android TV suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Google app for Android TV as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Google app for Android TV been installed?

Google Play lists 500,000,000+ installs for Google app for Android TV.

How do people rate Google app for Android TV?

Google app for Android TV scores 4.40 out of 5 stars, from 213,007 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Google app for Android TV?

Google app for Android TV was developed by Google LLC. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Google app for Android TV?

People looking at Google app for Android TV also look at these tools apps: Downloader for TV, TV Cast Pro for Android TV, Runtime for Android TV, TV Cast for Android TV, TV Remote for Google TV, Tcl.

Store listing

By Google LLC, from Google Play

“Quickly access entertainment, get answers, control smart devices, and more...”

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Description by Google LLC Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

The fastest, easiest way to explore movies, music and other content for your Android TV, when you need it. • Use your voice to quickly search for movies, tv, music and more • Easily navigate through films, actors, artists, apps and albums • Ask Google for quick facts about anything. Plus: Google Search can help your discover content from other apps on your TV

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