Google TV Statistics and Trends 2023
For this article, we leveraged our app intelligence solutions to analyze the current state of Google TV. In particular, we looked at app and publisher data to identify a variety of emerging trends.
To demonstrate our findings, we’ve answered the following questions about 
Google TV.
- How many apps are available on Google TV?
- How many publishers have released apps on Google TV?
- What is the distribution of free versus paid apps on Google TV?
- What is the distribution of apps by category?
- How many apps are released on Google TV per day, per week, and per month?
- What is the average rating of Google TV apps?
- How much do Google TV apps cost?
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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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How many apps are available on Google TV?
Google TV Apps
8,324Google TV is one of the most popular mobile app vendors on the planet, offering 8,324 apps.
Find out how many apps are available on other app stores.How many publishers have released apps on Google TV?
PublishersTo date, 5,527 app publishers have published apps on Google TV.
Find out how many app publishers are active on other app stores.What is the distribution of free versus paid on Google TV?
There are 7,795 free apps on Google TV and 529 that must be purchased. However, it should be noted that many free apps require subscriptions or otherwise offer in-app purchases.
What is the distribution of apps by category?
Drilling down a bit deeper, apps available on Google TV are divided into 47 categories. We’ve calculated the distribution of Google TV apps by category:
Google TV Categories
Total categories: See All 47 Categories
How many apps are released on Google TV per day?
Apps Published per Day (Avg.)An average of 2 new apps are released on Google TV per day.
How many apps are released on Google TV per week?
Apps Published Last WeekLast week, 15 apps were published to Google TV. The chart to the left depicts publication statistics for the last three weeks.
How many apps are released on Google TV per month?
Apps Published Last MonthLast month, 62 apps were added to Google TV. The chart to the left shows publication trends over the last three months.
What is the average rating of Google TV apps?
- 5,64767.84%
Out of 8,324 Google TV apps.
- 2,67732.16%
Out of 8,324 Google TV apps.
Currently, 5,647 Google TV apps have been rated by users, while 2,677 have not yet been rated. The chart below shows the distribution of app ratings on Google TV.
How much do Google TV apps cost?
While the vast majority of Google TV apps are free to download, many need to be purchased. Typically, paid Google TV apps cost $2-$3. Below, we've plotted the price distribution of paid apps for those costing up to USD $10.00:
