# Itsytv: Apple TV Remote — Posters, ratings, seek, search

> Apple TV remote control app with playback info and app launching. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikolajs Ustinovs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itsytv-apple-tv-remote/id6759216148 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nikolajs Ustinovs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864893162)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itsytv-apple-tv-remote/id6759216148/reviews.md

## What is Itsytv?

Itsytv is a remote control for Apple TV that shows you what's playing.

Connect to any Apple TV on your network and control it with a familiar touch interface. The circular d-pad supports taps, swipes, and directional input. All the buttons you need are right there – back, home, play/pause, volume, and a keyboard for search fields.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN
Built for both left-handed and right-handed use. Drag the remote to whichever side of the screen feels natural. You can also reposition it vertically to find the most comfortable spot for your grip.

NOW PLAYING WITH SEEK BAR
See what's on at a glance. The now playing bar shows artwork, title, and artist with transport controls for skip, play, and pause. Drag the seek bar to scrub to any point in the content directly from your phone – no need to hold down the d-pad like on the Siri Remote.

WHAT'S PLAYING
When you're watching something, Itsytv looks up the show or movie and displays the backdrop, plot summary, rating, genres, and cast – all without leaving the remote. Tap the info area to see the full detail view with cast photos and credits, then tap again to return to the remote.

APP LAUNCHER
Browse and launch apps installed on your Apple TV. Drag to rearrange them in your preferred order. After launching an app, Itsytv can automatically switch back to the remote tab so you're ready to navigate.

KEYBOARD INPUT
Type directly into search fields and text inputs on your Apple TV. When a hardware keyboard is connected, use arrow keys, return, escape, space, and volume shortcuts to control your Apple TV without touching the screen.

UNIVERSAL APP
Works on macOS (menu bar app) and iPhone/iPad.

FEATURES
- Ergonomic design for left-handed and right-handed use
- Circular d-pad with tap, swipe, and directional input
- Play/pause, volume, back, home, and power buttons
- Now playing bar with artwork, seek bar, and transport controls
- On-screen keyboard for text input and search
- Hardware keyboard support with arrow keys and shortcuts
- App launcher with drag-to-reorder
- Content info with backdrop, plot, rating, genres, and cast
- Scrollable detail view with full cast and crew
- Automatic reconnection to your last Apple TV
- Multiple Apple TV support with quick switching
- Works on iPhone and iPad

REQUIREMENTS
- Apple TV (4th generation or later)
- iPhone or iPad on the same Wi-Fi network
- One-time pairing with a PIN code shown on your TV

## Key features

- Familiar touch interface
- Seek bar for content scrubbing
- Detailed playback information
- App launcher
- On-screen keyboard
- Ergonomic design

## Chart rankings

- #183 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itsytv-apple-tv-remote/id6759216148/reviews.md

### 1/5 — NOT WORKING AT ALL

*2026-07-06*

I got this thinking it would work on my Mac. All things are updated and all it says is searching ….not once has it connected. Sad.

**Developer response:** Hi! Sorry to hear you are having issues. Could you please reach out to support@itsytv.app so I can help you?

### 1/5 — Doesn’t even open

*2026-06-14*

Tahoe users beware, I’ve wasted $5

**Developer response:** Hi! Itsytv on Mac is a menu bar app — a tiny TV icon in the top-right, not a Dock tile. On MacBooks with a notch, macOS silently hides menu bar icons that don't fit behind the notch. Hold ⌘ Cmd and drag unused icons off the menu bar; when Itsytv reappears, ⌘-drag it somewhere safe.

### 5/5 — Beste Remote App

*2026-06-08*

Das ist mit Abstand die beste Apple TV Remote App. Einmalzahlung. Funktioniert sofort. Ultra schnell. Sieht gut aus. Anpassbar. Alles aufgeräumt. Widget. Übertrifft die Apple-eigene. Hab auch sofort die andere App von Entwickler gekauft und bin ULTRA zufrieden. So sollten Apps sein. Sorry, kann das nicht genug loben. Schreibe seltenes Rezensionen. Die hier hat es verdient.

**Developer response:** Vielen herzlichen Dank – das hat mir wirklich den Tag versüßt, und ich freue mich sehr, dass Itsytv bei dir in jeder Hinsicht punktet! Es bedeutet mir sehr viel, dass du dir die Zeit genommen hast, eine Bewertung zu hinterlassen, besonders da du erwähnt hast, dass du das selten tust. Ich hoffe, du genießt die andere App genauso sehr!

### 5/5 — Perfekt

*2026-06-03*

Die beste Fernbedienungs-App die ich je probiert habe, das allerbeste ist, sie ist kostenlos und auf Deutsch. Klasse 👍

### 5/5 — Excellent remote control app

*2026-05-30, version 1.5.3*

This app works really well to control the Apple TV - I especially love the apps list and also the ability to jump directly to any position in the video.  My only suggestion is to add 30s skip forward/backward buttons which would be useful to skip ads when using Plex to watch recorded TV.

### 5/5 — Top

*2026-05-19*

Die beste App Fernbedienung fürs AppleTV die ich bislang ausprobieren konnte. Der Entwickler reagiert sofort auf Verbesserungsvorschläge und hat diese schnell umgesetzt. Film Beschreibungen jetzt auf Deutsch und Bildschirm aktiv lassen wurden sofort umgesetzt. Jetzt noch ein Widget für den Sperrbildschirm wäre super.

### 5/5 — Best remote ever.

*2026-05-10*

I use this more than the physical remote. We all know that hardware OEM remote is finicky. I love how it shows me all my info on screen. The latest update gave me great features. Definitely recommend this for your Apple TV set up. You always have your phone with you anyway.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled that Itsytv has become your go-to remote and that the latest update added features you love. We appreciate your support and feedback!

### 5/5 — Spitze!!

*2026-05-01*

….. eine deutsche Übersetzung wäre noch schön und die Verknüpfung mit der deutschen IMDB. Da s Widget wird im Glass-Modus auch nur als weißer Kasten dargestellt. Somit noch einiges zu tun.

Update: wow, das ging ja schnell. Deutsche Übersetzung!
Nun für mich perfekt, deswegen auch fünf Sterne.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für das fantastische Feedback und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Bewertung zu aktualisieren! Wir freuen uns, dass die deutsche Übersetzung Ihr Erlebnis mit Itsytv verbessert hat. Wir werden weiterhin an zusätzlichen Funktionen und Verbesserungen basierend auf wertvollen Vorschlägen wie Ihrem arbeiten.

### 4/5 — Volume & mute buttons not working on Itsytv remote

*2026-04-30*

Volume & mute buttons not working on Itsytv remote. Could you please fix on the next update?  

I’m still having to use my AppleTV remote for the volume for (tried for Hulu, etc & can’t the volume / mute button to work). Thanks.

Edit: might be due to using an older TV that doesn’t have the CEC protocol

**Developer response:** Hi!

Please check Apple TV settings - Remotes and Devices - Volume Control.

If it is set to Auto via IR then it is not possible to control the volume using iPhone, as it does not have an infrared transmitter unlike the Siri remote. Only HDMI is supported.

Sincerely hope that you enjoy the app otherwise and will consider changing the rating to a more positive.

Thanks
Nick

### 5/5 — Jetzt auch in Deusch

*2026-04-28*

Vielen Dank für diese App. Ich finde sie großartig ❤️

## Frequently asked questions about Itsytv

### What Apple TV models does Itsytv support?

Itsytv supports Apple TV (4th generation or later). You'll need your Apple TV and your iPhone or iPad on the same Wi-Fi network for it to work.

### How much does Itsytv cost?

Itsytv is a paid app with a one-time purchase price of $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required after buying the app.

### Does Itsytv have ads?

No, Itsytv does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

### Can I use Itsytv with a hardware keyboard?

Yes, Itsytv supports hardware keyboard input. You can use arrow keys, return, escape, space, and volume shortcuts to control your Apple TV.

### How often is Itsytv updated?

The latest version of Itsytv was released on June 1, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Users can expect ongoing support and potential updates.

### What is the age rating for Itsytv?

Itsytv has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for most users and does not contain mature content.

### Can Itsytv control multiple Apple TVs?

Yes, Itsytv supports multiple Apple TV devices. It offers quick switching between them and automatically reconnects to your last used Apple TV.

### What makes Itsytv's design ergonomic?

Itsytv's design is ergonomic as it can be dragged to either side of the screen for left or right-handed use. It can also be repositioned vertically for a comfortable grip.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-06-01

- Trakt integration – link your account in settings, then mark movies and episodes as watched or add them to your watchlist from the content details (tap again to undo)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-05-21

- Bugfixes

### 1.4.1 — 2026-04-29

- Apps launcher fix for tvOS 26.5

### 1.4.0 — 2026-04-27

- App now available in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese – follows your iPhone language
- TMDB info language: pick which language posters, plots, and cast appear in (system, English, or any of 30+ languages) – under settings
- Keep screen on – optional toggle to prevent your iPhone or iPad from locking while Itsytv is open

### 1.3.4 — 2026-04-10

- Fixed skip forward/backward buttons not responding until reconnect

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All apps by Nikolajs Ustinovs: https://appshunter.io/developer/1864893162

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