Best App Remote

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good app remote. We benchmark 243+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top App Remote (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (95K)YesYesNov 2026
2TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6★ (60K)YesYesNov 2026
3Universal TV Remote Control・Universal TV Remote Control・Free4.8★ (83K)NoYesNov 2026
4Smart TV Remote Control PlusSmart TV Remote Control PlusFree4.5★ (20K)YesYesNov 2026
5Roku Remote (Official)Roku Remote (Official)Free4.7★ (6.4M)YesNoNov 2026
6Universal TV Remote Control ™Universal TV Remote Control ™Free3.5★ (3.1K)YesNoOct 2026
7RoByte: Remote for Roku TV AppRoByte: Remote for Roku TV AppFree4.5★ (256K)NoYesNov 2026
8Remote for Vizio Smart TV |Remote for Vizio Smart TV |Free—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for App Remote

Universal TV Remote ·#1

Universal TV Remote · by KRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Remote control for Smart TV
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(95K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#21in Utilities
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Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus using a touchpad, and access advanced features like Wake-on-LAN. Supports a wide range of TV models and operating systems.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Provides basic TV controls for free

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Paywall for advanced features
  • 📺 Doesn't work with all TV models
  • 📢 Excessive ads
  • 🔌 Requires TV remote for initial setup
TV Remote - Universal#2

TV Remote - Universal by Zap Software Studio BV

Remote Control for TV
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(60K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control your smart TV using your smartphone. This app supports numerous brands and models, consolidating multiple remotes into one device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀 Quick connection to TV

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
  • 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently
Universal TV Remote Control・#3

Universal TV Remote Control・ by toggle apps

Smart Things for TV & Stick
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😞(83K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#28in Utilities
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Control your TV, streaming device, soundbar, and more from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for easy device management. Includes step-by-step guides and 24/7 support.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast connection and pairing
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 💡 Works with various TV models
  • 🙌 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription required for basic features
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, random disconnections
  • 🙄 Aggressive upselling of premium version

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FAQ about App Remote

What is the best app remote for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote · tops our app remote ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 95K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top app remote we rank are free to download, including Universal TV Remote · and TV Remote - Universal.
Universal TV Remote · shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 243+ app remote on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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