TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide
TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide is a scheduling utility for UK television viewers that aggregates broadcast and streaming content availability.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive cost of cross-referencing fragmented streaming and broadcast schedules by centralizing data in a single interface.
For UK-based television viewers seeking consolidated broadcast schedules and updates on popular soap operas and entertainment programs.
What does it look like?
Key features
Searchable database of television schedules across multiple channels and platforms.
Aggregates content availability from Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ alongside broadcast listings.
Real-time display of current and upcoming programs for selected channels.
How much does it cost?
Ad-supported model funded by advertising sales within and around content.
Velocity
Dormant developmentnew contentShow more...
The app has reached a zombie state, with no updates or feature releases recorded in the last 810 days. The latest release, which introduced support for major streaming services, remains the final entry in the store history. There is no evidence of ongoing development or maintenance activity for this platform.
Who built it?
DIGITALBOX PUBLISHING
2 apps tracked · Entertainment
TV Guide and Listings AppUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Review voice lately leans mixed. Users appreciate the watch list and series alert features provide essential organization for users tracking multiple television shows and precise time conversion and detailed listings simplify the experience for international users watching regional television content.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The watch list and series alert features provide essential organization for users tracking multiple television shows
- Precise time conversion and detailed listings simplify the experience for international users watching regional television content
- Customizable channel listings and search filters allow users to tailor their viewing experience to specific preferences
- Aggressive popup advertisements appearing in the latest update obstruct the entire screen and render the app unusable
27 of 27 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Mixed overall
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Access the full report for freeCompetition
Competitive landscape for TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide
How's the Entertainment market?
TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide maintains a niche position as a legacy UK broadcast utility, holding a 4.33-star rating across 69 total ratings. The lack of updates for over 26 months prior to the latest release suggests a maintenance-heavy strategy that struggles to keep pace with modern streaming-first interfaces.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide
Where is it heading?
The outlook for TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide is declining due to the technical and monetization failures introduced in the latest update. Without a rapid fix for the launch-day crashes, the app risks losing its core user base to more stable competitors, as the current ad-experience makes the app effectively unusable.
- The latest update introduced severe stability regressions and aggressive ads, which directly caused a shift from positive utility to negative user frustration.
- Frequent crashes on launch prevent users from accessing core watch lists, which erodes the daily habit and increases churn risk.
The SWOT
- Watch list and series alerts provide essential organization for tracking multiple shows
- Designating specific channels as favorites would improve navigation within the listings
Next best moves
Audit ad-frequency and popup triggers because user complaints cite them as a barrier to basic navigation → restore daily active usage
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's long-term survival depends on its legacy broadcast data…
Read the full takeBottom line
TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide must address the launch-day crashes and intrusive ad-patterns to prevent further churn of its established user base. Restoring basic stability is the prerequisite for any further feature investment.
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Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide free to use?
Does TVGuide.co.uk TV Guide show streaming services?
Why does the app crash when I open it?
Can I save my favorite channels?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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