# atvTools

> ADB for every Android TV user

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1661419573](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1661419573)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1661419573`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Oleksandr Hamlii
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (174 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2023-01-08
- **Size:** 72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/atvtools/id1661419573)
- **Website:** [https://tvdevinfo.com](https://tvdevinfo.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.termsfeed.com/live/b2ffb020-f43f-408f-ad21-0169eae29f91](https://www.termsfeed.com/live/b2ffb020-f43f-408f-ad21-0169eae29f91)

## Description

atvTools is an ADB-style tool that lets you control Android TV and Google TV devices from your iOS device. To use it, enable USB or network debugging on the Android TV, and be aware that some features may vary by device and may not be tested.

Features include sideloading apps, controlling apps (open, uninstall, enable/disable, download APK), managing app permissions, built-in file manager, screenshots and screen recording, file transfer between phone and TV, remote and mouse control, opening channels on Android TV 8+, text paste, shell commands, one-tap cache clearing, reboot/power controls, and viewing system metrics (CPU, RAM, network, storage) along with running apps (with force-stop where needed).

## Rankings

- #108,786 — Overall
- #17 — Utilities (Paid)

## Review summary

Users widely praise atvTools for its rich feature set, acting as a powerful replacement for dedicated remotes, including a keyboard, adb commands, file explorer, and app management. They note solid value for the price, intuitive navigation, and a clean, snappy UI. The app is frequently described as reliable and responsive, with strong, responsive developer support across platforms (iPhone and Android TV). A few feature requests and device-specific quirks appear, but no major recurring drawbacks are identified in multiple reviews.

### Pros

- Feature-rich remote experience with a wide range of capabilities (replacement for Shield remote, keyboard, adb commands, file explorer, app install/uninstall, and screen capture).
- Excellent value for the price; well worth it and reasonably priced.
- Clean, simple, snappy UI with intuitive navigation.
- Strong cross-device support: easy to control from iPhone on Android TV and via local network.
- Responsive, active developer support (quick replies, Telegram help, and ongoing updates).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1661419573)