TV Program India is a news-category utility app that provides consolidated TV schedules for major Indian television channels on mobile devices.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire this app to manage fragmented antenna and cable viewing schedules in a single interface, reducing the friction of manual channel checking.
For Indian television viewers seeking a consolidated schedule for major local channels.
What does it look like?
Key features
Aggregated schedule of major Indian TV channels available in a single interface.
User-defined list of preferred TV stations for quick access.
Functionality allows access to guide data while traveling abroad.
How much does it cost?
Ad-supported free model with no visible subscription gates or premium tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...
The app shows no meaningful development activity, with the most recent Android release occurring in April 2026 and the iOS platform remaining stagnant since 2016. Given the lack of updates over the last 3 months, the development momentum is classified as zombie. There is no evidence of active maintenance or feature iteration on either platform.
Who built it?
Thomas Gesland
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TV-Guide United Kingdom (UK)User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews frustrated. Users appreciate broad channel coverage across antenna and cable sources provides a reliable viewing schedule for users, but report post-update technical regressions prevent users from accessing current listings or navigating the interface correctly.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Broad channel coverage across antenna and cable sources provides a reliable viewing schedule for users
- Post-update technical regressions prevent users from accessing current listings or navigating the interface correctly
51 of 51 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Frustrated overall
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Access the full report for freeCompetition
Competitive landscape for TV Program India • TV Guide (IN)
How's the News market?
The app holds a presence in the Indian market with 66,643 ratings on Android, but recent technical regressions in the latest update threaten its utility-driven retention.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By TIVIKO, s.r.o.
TIVIKO is a direct functional competitor that dominates the TV guide space with a massive user base and high-frequency feature updates that mirror our core value proposition.
- Offers robust offline schedule caching, allowing users to browse listings without an active internet connection.
- Provides proactive airing reminders that ensure users never miss their favorite shows or live events.
- Integrates quick watch links that bridge the gap between schedule discovery and actual streaming playback.
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Access the full report for freeThe Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for TV Program India • TV Guide (IN)
Where is it heading?
The market for TV guide utilities is consolidating around apps with high-frequency updates and offline-first reliability. Unless the latest technical regressions are resolved, the app will continue to lose its competitive edge to rivals like TIVIKO.
- Technical regressions in the latest update block core listings, which directly increases churn pressure from utility-focused users.
- Inaccurate programming data and time zone offsets frustrate users, damaging the app's reputation as a reliable guide.
The SWOT
- Localized curation for Indian television markets
- Consolidated interface for antenna and cable sources
- Paid ad-free tier to capture revenue from power users
- Customizable channel filtering to improve discovery
Next best moves
Rebuild navigation flow because the latest update blocks access to listings → restore daily active habit
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's recent chart entries in Pakistan and Nepal suggest that its utility-first…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Offline schedule caching (available in TIVIKO but missing here) +1
Since the last report: The product strategy shifted toward active navigation repair, and the outlook on regional market expansion moved from negative to cautiously optimistic.
Bottom line
The app provides essential local utility, but technical regressions in the latest update are eroding its user base, so the PM must prioritize navigation stability to prevent churn to TIVIKO.
Unlock 3 critical frictions, 2 market threats, 1 more prioritized move and the analyst’s take.
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- [1] Play Store listing and sentiment data, source
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