History of Google TV
Google is one of the most influential tech companies on the planet. Specializing in a variety of Internet-related services and products, they are perhaps best known for the world-class Google search engine.
However, just like Amazon, Apple, and others, Google has recently directed a good deal of attention towards the connected TV (CTV) and digital entertainment space. Google TV, which is essentially a revamped interface for Android TV, was released in 2020. It’s a platform that unifies all your favorite streaming services in one place and was designed to facilitate optimized user customization and more sophisticated content recommendations.
Google TV offers video and audio content from heavy-hitters like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, and Spotify. It also offers live television channels, apps, games, and more. By enabling consumers to ditch bulky cable packages for more flexibility, lower costs, and more options, it’s quickly becoming a formidable player in the entertainment space.
For this article, we’ve leveraged our CTV app intelligence solutions to analyze Google TV trends. This includes Google TV statistics, app and category insights, and more!
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The Google TV is one of the most popular mobile app vendors on the planet, offering 7,862 apps.
How Many App Publishers Are on Google TV
To date, 5,067 app publishers have published apps on the Google TV.
What Is the Distribution of Free Apps Versus Paid Apps on Google TV?
7,327 apps available on the Google TV are free to download. Conversely, 535 must be purchased. Of course, it should be noted that many free apps may either offer or require in-app purchases.
How Are Apps on Google TV Distributed by Category?
Drilling down a bit deeper, apps available on the Google TV are divided into 47 categories. We’ve calculated the distribution of Google TV apps by category:
How Many Apps Are Published on Google TV per Day?
An average of 3 new apps are released on the Google TV per day.
How Many Apps Are Published on Google TV per Week?
Last week, 15 new apps were published to the Google TV. Here are the upload statistics over the last three weeks:
How Many Apps Are Published on Google TV per Month?
Last month, 73 apps were added to the Google TV. Here are the upload statistics over the last three months:
What Is the Rating Distribution of Google TV Apps?
By enabling users to rate apps available on the Google TV, consumers and app developers alike are better able to determine the popularity and quality of each app. Currently, 5,334 (68%) apps have been rated by users while 2,528 (32%) have not yet been rated. We’ve determined how these ratings are distributed:
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How Much Do Google TV Apps Cost?
While the vast majority of apps available on the Google TV are free to download, there are many that require a payment up front. Typically, paid Google TV apps cost We’ve taken the liberty of investigating the price distribution of paid apps costing up to USD $10.00: