# TV Empire Tycoon - Idle Game

> Stream the best live shows

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1533658070](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1533658070)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1533658070`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Codigames
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (15,078 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-03
- **First published:** 2020-11-24
- **Size:** 434 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tv-empire-tycoon-idle-game/id1533658070)
- **Website:** [http://codigames.com](http://codigames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://codigames.com/?page\_id=4101](http://codigames.com/?page_id=4101)

## Description

TV Empire Tycoon - Idle Game is a casual management sim released as a Chrome extension. Start with a small TV set and grow your business by improving facilities, upgrading equipment, and broadcasting engaging programs to attract viewers and boost prestige.

With features like staff management, area expansion, and celebrity hosts, you’ll decide where to invest idle money, which departments to empower, and how to launch new formats to outpace the competition. Open new studio sections, hire or fire team members, and aim for the highest ratings as your empire expands.

## Rankings

- #13,894 — Overall
- #45 — owner
- #47 — tv
- #59 — blog
- #62 — channel

## Review summary

The game is widely loved for its fun, easy-to-learn idle play and Codigames pedigree, but players repeatedly cite a lack of updates, dwindling content, and slow progression. Technical hiccups and monetization concerns further sour the experience, with many hoping for new stations and meaningful post-launch support.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging idle gameplay that many players call a favorite.
- Easy to pick up and play with accessible idle mechanics.
- Strong reputation as part of the Codigames idle games lineup and a trusted favorite among fans.

### Cons

- Development appears stalled: years of 'Coming Soon' stations and little to no new content.
- End-game content is very limited, with only a few levels and a stagnant marathon mode.
- Progression is slow, with upgrades and money accrual taking a long time.
- Technical issues include crashes, bugs, and slow maintenance; some features like vending machines can cause problems.
- Monetization concerns: ads are prevalent and the ad-free purchase is viewed by some as not worth it.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1533658070)