tvusage Parental Control App

Name: tvusage Parental Control App
Rating: 3.368421 (514 reviews)
Author: Codeseed

By: Codeseed App

Parental controls for Android TV, mobile & tablet screen time limits & routines.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

165,238 ▲ 540

Data as of 2026-08-20

Rating:

3.37 +3

(514)

Version:

8.12.0

Last updated: 2026-08-18

Features & Capabilities

tvusage is a parental control and digital wellbeing app for Android TV, phones, and tablets that helps families manage screen time. Features include a 4-digit PIN to lock apps or the device, configurable screentime and usage hours, app grouping, and break times to prevent binge-watching. You can block apps, protect installs/uninstalls, and monitor daily and weekly usage habits across devices.

Optional Accessibility Service Usage: The app offers an optional Accessibility service to improve functionality on devices that restrict auto-start. It does not track or record what you type, and no personal data is collected or shared. Enabling Accessibility is entirely optional, and the core app remains fully usable without it. For assistance or feedback, contact support@tvusage.app.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

8.12.0 Last updated: 2026-08-18

Version code:

597

Creation date:

2020-02-09

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS High risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

16.10MB

Email:

ap*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 173,464 ▼ 351

Other rankings

#10 in usage keyword 36 ▲ 2

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Codeseed

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.codeseed.tvusage

Email:

ap*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.tvusage.app

User Reviews

Reviews praise tvusage for strong parental controls, remote management, and a TV-focused design, including a potential lifetime purchase. However, recurring complaints center on reliability and enforcement failures, security vulnerabilities that allow bypasses, and pricing concerns with unclear licensing. Customer support quality appears inconsistent. Overall, it offers valuable features when it works, but reliability, security risk, and cost significantly impact satisfaction and adoption for families.

Pros

Comprehensive parental controls for Android TV (app blocking, time limits, monitoring).
Remote management via the companion mobile app, including remotely granting more time and unlocking apps.
Well-designed interface with regular updates and responsive developer support.
Unique TV-focused parental-control solution with a lifetime/one-time purchase option.

Cons

Unreliable enforcement: restrictions can fail to activate, unlock unexpectedly, or require manual resets.
Security/bypass vulnerabilities: locks can be bypassed by power cycles or rapid remote actions.
Pricing/licensing concerns: expensive, per-app charges, and unclear multi-device support.
Mixed or slow customer support: some users report quick help, others say they received no response.