TV Guide New Zealand is a utility app that aggregates broadcast television schedules for New Zealand viewers on iOS and Android.
Product velocity
Dormant
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Nemesis
Code for Netflix FlixExplorer
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the friction of checking multiple station websites or physical guides by centralizing regional TV data in one interface.
For New Zealand television viewers seeking a consolidated schedule of broadcast programming.
What does it look like?
Key features
Aggregated schedule of major New Zealand television channels
User-defined list of favorite TV stations for quick access
Compatibility with iOS multitasking features for concurrent app usage
How much does it cost?
The app is distributed as a free utility with no visible subscription or in-app purchase tiers, relying on ad-inventory for revenue.
Velocity
Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...
With only two releases identified in the history and the latest update occurring 117 days ago, the app falls into the zombie category. The iOS platform has seen no activity since 2016, indicating a lack of cross-platform parity or maintenance. The most recent Android release provided only generic bug fixes, offering no evidence of active feature development or ongoing support.
Who built it?
Thomas Gesland
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What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate the comprehensive channel coverage across antenna and cable sources provides a reliable viewing schedule for users and quick access to favorite channels allows users to navigate their preferred programming with minimal effort, but report post-update navigation issues prevent users from viewing current listings or scrolling through the guide effectively.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The comprehensive channel coverage across antenna and cable sources provides a reliable viewing schedule for users
- Quick access to favorite channels allows users to navigate their preferred programming with minimal effort
- Post-update navigation issues prevent users from viewing current listings or scrolling through the guide effectively
50 of 50 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Frustrated overall
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Competitive landscape for TV Guide New Zealand • TV-Listings (NZ)
How's the News market?
TV Guide New Zealand holds the #90 Free rank in the New Zealand News category. The lack of major updates in the last six months signals a low-investment posture that leaves the app vulnerable to streaming-first competitors.
The rivals identified
By Valentin Dreyfus
This app competes directly by offering advanced discovery and personalization tools for streaming content, capturing the same audience looking to optimize their viewing habits.
- Leverages mood-based discovery algorithms to suggest content, whereas target lacks sophisticated recommendation engines.
- Provides access to hidden genre codes, offering deeper content filtering than this app's basic listings.
- Maintains a massive user base and high engagement, creating a significant network effect moat.
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Key takeaways for TV Guide New Zealand • TV-Listings (NZ)
Where is it heading?
The market for broadcast TV guides is consolidating as users shift toward streaming-first discovery tools. TV Guide New Zealand's maintenance-only posture leaves it exposed to these rivals, and the current technical regressions will likely accelerate user churn into the next quarter.
- Critical navigation regressions in the latest update prevent users from viewing listings, which directly erodes the daily active habit.
- Persistent login failures prevent users from accessing the app, compounding the negative sentiment already present in the user base.
The SWOT
- Centralized aggregation of major New Zealand broadcast channels
- Manual channel reordering and hiding to reduce interface clutter
- Paid ad-free subscription to remove intrusive listings advertisements
Next best moves
Rebuild navigation and scroll logic because current regressions prevent basic guide usage → restore daily active habit
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's decline is not a lack of features…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Adaptive learning engine (available in Watchworthy but missing here) +1
Since the last report: Technical instability has escalated, with new login and account management failures emerging alongside existing navigation regressions. These issues further degrade the core utility of the broadcast guide.
Bottom line
Restoring basic navigation and time-sync accuracy is the only path to retaining the current user base, as the current technical instability renders the core utility ineffective for daily planning.
Unlock 2 critical frictions, 2 market threats, 1 more prioritized move and the analyst’s take.
Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is TV Guide New Zealand accurate for all channels?
How does TV Guide New Zealand compare to streaming apps like FlixExplorer?
Is there an ad-free version of TV Guide New Zealand?
What is a reliable alternative to TV Guide New Zealand?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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