Best Apple Box Remote Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the apple box remote category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 243+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Apple Box Remote Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple TVApple TVFree4.8★ (1.9M)YesYesNov 2026
2Apple TV RemoteApple TV RemoteFree3.5★ (48)NoNoOct 2026
3A RemoteA RemoteFree1.3★ (659)NoNoOct 2026
4Remote Control for Apple TVRemote Control for Apple TVFree4.9★ (9)NoYesOct 2026
5Remote, Mouse and KeyboardRemote, Mouse and KeyboardFree4.5★ (14K)YesYesNov 2026
6TV Remote ©TV Remote ©Free3.4★ (5)YesNoOct 2026
7Box & SmartTV remoteBox & SmartTV remoteFree—YesYesMay 2026
8iTunes RemoteiTunes RemoteFree4.6★ (40K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Apple Box Remote

Apple TV#1

Apple TV by Apple

Originals, Sports & More
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😞(1.9M ratings)
FreeAds
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This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
  • 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
  • 🤩 Fantastic original content

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
  • 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
  • 😡 Terrible customer support
Apple TV Remote#2

Apple TV Remote by Apple

Swipe, search, and control
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.5(48 ratings)
Free
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote for your Apple TV. Effortlessly navigate menus, use Siri for searches, and quickly sign into apps with autofill. This app helps manage your viewing experience and even locate your physical remote.

1.3(659 ratings)
Free
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Transform your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac and Apple TV. Control iTunes, DVDPlayer, and other compatible software from a distance. Requires additional hardware and ensuring devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

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FAQ about Apple Box Remote

What are the best apple box remote apps for iPhone?
Apple TV tops our apple box remote apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.9M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top apple box remote apps we rank are free to download, including Apple TV and Apple TV Remote.
Apple TV shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 243+ apple box remote apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.