# Itsytv: Remote for Apple TV — Keyboard, apps & what’s on

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itsytv-remote-for-apple-tv/id6759216148 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nikolajs Ustinovs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864893162)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 42 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: 2026-11-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itsytv-remote-for-apple-tv/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

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

## Is Itsytv safe?

Itsytv: Remote for Apple TV appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Itsytv is 92 out of 100. This assessment is based on 70 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.9 out of 5. Of 70 App Store ratings, 100.0% point to a safe experience, 0.0% suggest some concerns, and 0.0% point to a risky experience.

## Is Itsytv legit?

Itsytv: Remote for Apple TV appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Itsytv is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

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

### 4/5 — Functional, but with annoying issues

*2026-10-20*

It works, however it fails to sync information such as what is playing very well and has limited networking diagnostics. $5 is a good price for this.

### 5/5 — Panic > Elated

*2026-09-12*

App would not open from the bottom bar, realized it’s in the top bar and needs me to select the correct apple tv in my home. Once I figured that out, it’s very handy. Worth the $5 to the developers. Can select appletv apps directly, navigate easily, legit tool.

**Developer response:** Thanks! And just to add – for the same $5 you also get the iOS version – give it a try! It has backdrops from movies/series and other useful features Apple's Remote app does not offer.

### 5/5 — Very Well Thought Out

*2026-09-10*

Very well thought out and put together! The app is easy to use, intuitive, and works exactly as you’d expect. You can tell a lot of care went into the design and overall experience. Everything feels polished and straightforward without being overcomplicated. Great work to the developer!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much, really means a lot to hear that! I put a ton of time into getting the details right, so this kind of feedback keeps me going. Glad it's working well for you!

### 1/5 — Keine Familienfreigabe

*2026-09-03*

Sehr schade, dass es keine Familienfreigabe gibt. Die Apple TV Fernbedienung ist defekt und ItsyTV ist eine super Alternative. Wir sind allerdings nicht bereit, trotz Familienfreigabe für jedes Gerät jeweils 5,99€ zu zahlen.

**Developer response:** Danke für dein Feedback – aber Itsytv unterstützt tatsächlich die Familienfreigabe! Bitte stell sicher, dass Familienfreigabe in deinen Apple-Einstellungen korrekt eingerichtet ist, dann sollte der Kauf für alle Familienmitglieder verfügbar sein. Falls es trotzdem nicht klappt, meld dich gerne über den Support-Link in der App.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2026-08-29*

Awesome remote app.  Works better than the native app and not only that, a single purchase gets you support on macOS which doesn’t even have a native remote for Apple TV.  🤯

**Developer response:** Thanks for the awesome review – I’m really glad Itsytv is working better for you than the native remote. Happy it’s also been useful on macOS, especially since there isn’t a built-in Apple TV remote there.

### 4/5 — Works great!

*2026-08-25*

Connects easily. Wish it had Simkl as well as traktv .

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words! Simkl support is a solid suggestion – we'll keep it in mind for future updates. Glad the connection experience is working well for you.

### 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 👍

## 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)

### 1.5.2 — 2026-11-11

A small update with two fixes.

• iPad: swipes on the D-pad no longer register twice after you move the apps sidebar to the other side.

• The Now Playing widget no longer shows the last thing you watched after you reopen the app.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-10-14

• Fixed pairing on tvOS 27

### 1.5.0 — 2026-10-06

• iPhone Duo – open it up and you get the remote and your apps side by side, with the apps sidebar making full use of the larger display
• Easier to read – show info and details now use brighter text with a soft shadow, so they stay legible over any artwork
• Clearer remote – the d-pad and buttons have a subtle outline, so they no longer disappear into dark backdrops

### 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

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