# Zapping

> TV wherever and however you want. More than 100 live channels.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eltelon.zapping](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eltelon.zapping)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.eltelon.zapping`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Zapping TV, Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 3,781,976
- **Rating:** 3.34 / 5 (6,249 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2017-05-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 5.72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eltelon.zapping)
- **Website:** [https://www.zapping.com](https://www.zapping.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.zapping.com/ayuda/politicas-de-privacidad](https://www.zapping.com/ayuda/politicas-de-privacidad)

## Description

Zapping is a subscription-based streaming platform providing access to over 100 live TV channels legally online. Enjoy popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, Warner, History Channel, and CNN. The service allows you to watch your favorite shows wherever you want, whether on a cell phone, computer, Smart TV, or tablet using the same subscription.

Zapping supports Chromecast for easy viewing on your big screen. To activate your subscription, visit the official website at zapping.com. Check the full list of channels available in your country by visiting [Zapping Channels](https://www.zapping.com/canales). Experience flexibility and a wide variety of entertainment with Zapping, the first legal live TV platform on the internet.

## Rankings

- #29,608 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.eltelon.zapping.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users like Zapping for portability and broad, updated channels, plus decent mobile performance. However, many reviews flag reliability issues (crashes, buffering, audio/video sync), casting and TV compatibility problems, problematic billing/cancellation, and some login flaws. The app shows promise when it works, but stability and payment handling need significant improvement.

### Pros

- Portability: no set-top box; works across devices (mobile, smart TVs, Roku)
- Broad and updated channel lineup, including sports and music
- Good mobile performance even with slow connections
- DVR/recordings feature available
- Active updates and ongoing improvements to the app and channel lineup

### Cons

- Frequent instability: crashes, buffering, and live-view interruptions
- Casting/TV compatibility issues: Chromecast/TV casting often fails and sync problems
- Billing and cancellation problems: trial charges, difficulties canceling, and trouble removing payment methods
- Login/authentication issues: QR login on Smart TV may not work
- Missing essential features and slow UI: lack of pause feature and overall slow navigation

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eltelon.zapping)