Best Apple TV Controller Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free apple tv controller apps? 20 of our 245+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Apple TV Controller Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple TV RemoteApple TV RemoteFree3.5★ (59)NoNoNov 2026
2Apple TVApple TVFree4.8★ (1.9M)YesYesNov 2026
3Remote Control for Apple TVRemote Control for Apple TVFree4.8★ (11)NoYesNov 2026
4Cue: Remote for Apple TVCue: Remote for Apple TVFree—NoYesAug 2026
5Remote, Mouse and KeyboardRemote, Mouse and KeyboardFree4.5★ (15K)YesYesNov 2026
6TV Remote: Smart Controller GoTV Remote: Smart Controller GoFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
7TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6★ (61K)YesYesNov 2026
8TV Remote : Control Smart TVTV Remote : Control Smart TVFree4.7★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Apple TV Controller

Apple TV Remote#1

Apple TV Remote by Apple

Swipe, search, and control
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.5(59 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 enter text or passwords. This app helps you manage your viewing experience and even locate your physical remote.

Apple TV#2

Apple TV by Apple Inc.

Originals, Sports & More
Strong Contender
🎬 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
Remote Control for Apple TV#3

Remote Control for Apple TV by Kenta Suzuki

Cast, Mirror & Remote Control
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8(11 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive remote and casting device for your TV. Effortlessly navigate, type, stream media, and even mirror your screen wirelessly. Includes an IPTV player and pro tools for advanced use.

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FAQ about Apple TV Controller

What are the best apple tv controller apps for iPhone?
Apple TV Remote tops our apple tv controller apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 59 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top apple tv controller apps we rank are free to download, including Apple TV Remote and Apple TV.
Apple TV Remote has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 245+ apple tv controller apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.