# TextTV

> A specialized web browser for accessing TV channel pages from select European countries. (iPhone/iPad app by Throw Lab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texttv/id323994185 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Throw Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/323994188)
- Category: News, Business
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texttv/id323994185/reviews.md

## What is TextTV?

For iOS 7 and later you should instead look at our new app: TextTV II.

Text-TV viewer with tapable page numbers for iPhone / iPod touch and iPad. 

Currently supported channels:
SVT, Sweden
NRK, Norway
YLE, Finland
MTV3, Finland
NOS Netherlands (not tapable page numbers)
MDR, Germany
BR. Germany

Easy navigation:
Drag left, right, up and down for nearby pages. Use "Back" button for previously visited pages. Click page links or tap the page number field at the top to enter page number manually. All sub pages displayed below first page. Use system settings to change start page and other preferences. Supports landscape mode.

Shortcuts:
Five configurable shortcut buttons for channel and page. Reconfigure by holding on the button for 3 seconds.
You can swipe the page number at the top to go to a predefined page. Use settings on your home screen to configure. Default all swipes go to page 100.

Miscellaneous:
Some channels have a time at the top that is not the same as when viewed on a TV. This time reflects the time the page was changed. So you may think you read old news but it is the latest available on internet and the same as on TV.

Please note:
This is only a specialized web browser and relies on publications on the internet. This means that channels may disappear at any time. 
Requires OS 6.0 or later.

## Key features

- Tapable page numbers
- Swipe navigation
- Manual page entry
- Configurable shortcuts
- Landscape mode support
- Multiple supported channels

## Chart rankings

- #37 in Top Paid · News (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texttv/id323994185/reviews.md

### 2/5 — It's ok

*2009-11-07*

Nice for Ceefax but struggles to fit all the info on to the page. If the scaling was sorted this would be a 4. Include a snapshot tool for a 5.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2009-10-03*

This app is great! Sure, you can look at texttv at svt.se but this app provides the exact texttv format! For a guy that grew up with 377, this is awesome! I also lived abroad for 8 years and maybe that's why im so excited about this app, but I love it! App is super fast as well. Thanks!!!!

### 1/5 — Beware - Swedish Only

*2009-09-14*

Somehow I missed this fact. 

Nice interface though.

## Frequently asked questions about TextTV

### What is TextTV?

TextTV is a specialized web browser designed to access TV channel pages from various European countries, including Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany. It allows users to navigate content through tapable page numbers and swipe gestures.

### What channels does TextTV support?

TextTV currently supports channels such as SVT (Sweden), NRK (Norway), YLE and MTV3 (Finland), NOS (Netherlands), and MDR and BR (Germany). The NOS channel in the Netherlands does not support tapable page numbers.

### How do I navigate TextTV?

Navigation is intuitive with drag gestures for nearby pages and a 'Back' button for previously visited pages. You can also click page links, tap the page number field to enter manually, or use swipe gestures on the top page number for predefined pages.

### Can I customize shortcuts in TextTV?

Yes, TextTV offers five configurable shortcut buttons for channels and pages. You can reconfigure these by holding a button for 3 seconds, allowing quick access to your most frequently viewed content.

### Does TextTV have ads?

No, TextTV does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, and the absence of ads contributes to a cleaner user experience.

### What devices is TextTV compatible with?

TextTV is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 7 and later. For newer iOS versions, users are directed to the TextTV II app.

### How often is TextTV updated?

The latest version of TextTV is 2.1.1, last updated on May 13, 2021. While the app relies on external publications, updates focus on maintaining compatibility and functionality.

### What is the age rating for TextTV?

TextTV has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app provides access to news content and requires iOS 6.0 or later to run.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2021-05-13

Added channel DR1 and DR2.

### 2.1.0 — 2021-05-10

Fixed "." being replaced with "-" in headings of channel svt t (OCR).
Displays double height headings in bold on channel svt t (OCR).

### 2.0.19 — 2021-05-05

Swedish "What's new alert" is not blocking user input on first start.
Default channel for Sweden is now svt t (OCR-textversion).

### 2.0.18 — 2021-05-04

Fixed unresponsive UI after dismissing channel selector. Fixed dark text inputs.

### 2.0.17 — 2021-05-03

New text based channel for svt created in real time from the original image.

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All apps by Throw Lab: https://appshunter.io/developer/323994188

## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*