# IceTV - TV Guide Australia

> A free TV Guide which many Australian use to program their PVR while on the go

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/au.com.icetv.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/au.com.icetv.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `au.com.icetv.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IceTV
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 63,393
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (1,252 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.45
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-23
- **First published:** 2010-08-26
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 4.30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.icetv.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.icetv.com.au](https://www.icetv.com.au/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.icetv.com.au/privacy-policy/](https://www.icetv.com.au/privacy-policy/)

## Description

IceTV is the premier free Australian TV guide app used by thousands to plan their viewing and manage recordings with ease. Offering a comprehensive 7-day Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for free-to-air TV across metro and regional areas, IceTV helps you personalize your TV experience with favourites, keyword alerts, and recommendations.

With IceTV, users can search for shows, actors, and genres, and track new series and popular programs. The app features an intuitive 'My Week' section, crafting a personalized schedule of your favourites and recommendations. For subscribed users with compatible Personal Video Recorders (PVR), IceTV enables remote scheduling and management of recordings directly from the app, using cloud-based technology to ensure you never miss a show—even if schedules change. The app requires quick registration, is free from third-party ads, and is ideal for Australians seeking an efficient way to discover and record TV content on the go.

## Rankings

- #270,090 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `au.com.icetv.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's ease of use, ability to remotely schedule recordings, and its accurate program details, along with a handy favourites feature and an ad-free experience. However, common complaints include missing channel numbers for easier navigation, persistent unsolicited emails, an outdated and unintuitive user interface, occasional inaccuracies with program scheduling, and limited personalization options. Overall, it's a functional and reliable TV guide app with room for improvement in usability and user preferences.

### Pros

- Easy to understand and use with a straightforward interface.
- Allows setting up TV program recordings remotely, which is convenient and reliable.
- Favourite programs feature helps quickly find and highlight preferred shows.
- Provides accurate and detailed program information, making browsing efficient.
- No ads experienced by users, enhancing user experience.

### Cons

- Lack of channel numbers next to channel names, making it harder to find channels by remote number.
- Inability to unsubscribe from promotional or spam emails.
- The user interface is outdated, with poor usability and aesthetics.
- Issues with program dates and times being incorrect or confusing.
- Limited customization such as inability to hide irrelevant channels or set recording defaults.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/au.com.icetv.android)