Best Controls Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our controls list covers 233+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Controls Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Universal TV Remote Control・Universal TV Remote Control・Free4.8★ (75K)YesYesJul 2026
2Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (81K)YesYesJul 2026
3RoByte: Remote for Roku TV AppRoByte: Remote for Roku TV AppFree4.5★ (255K)NoYesJul 2026
4Viz - Smart TV remote controlViz - Smart TV remote controlFree4.5★ (40K)YesYesJul 2026
5Experience ControlsExperience ControlsFree4.9★ (50)NoNoJun 2026
6The Roku App (Official)The Roku App (Official)Free4.7★ (5.8M)YesNoJul 2026
7Flow Speed ControlFlow Speed ControlFree4.6★ (1.1K)NoYesJul 2026
8Universal Remote TV ControlUniversal Remote TV ControlFree4.3★ (50K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Controls

Universal TV Remote Control・#1

Universal TV Remote Control・ by TOGGLE APPS SP Z O O

리모콘으로 TV 쉽게 제어
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😞(75K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#41in Utilities
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Control your TV, streaming devices, and soundbars from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for major brands. Easy setup and regular updates ensure compatibility.

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
Universal TV Remote ·#2

Universal TV Remote · by KRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Universal TV Remote Control
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(81K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#20in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Paywall for advanced features
  • 📺 Doesn't work with all TV models
RoByte: Remote for Roku TV App#3

RoByte: Remote for Roku TV App by Tinybyte Apps LLC

Control channel, volume, power
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(255K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Control your Roku device with your iPhone or iPad. Easily navigate channels, adjust volume, and use your keyboard for text entry. Offers a touchpad for seamless navigation and pairing with multiple Roku players.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app, works well
  • 🚀 Responsive and fast
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 👍 Aesthetically pleasing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues, app disconnects frequently
  • 💰 Paid features should be free
  • 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of communication

More Controls apps to explore

4
Viz - Smart TV remote control
Viz - Smart TV remote control
Viz - Smart TV remote control
by Oz Shabbatth
Free

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a fast touchpad, keyboard, and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy an amazing design with an easy-to-use interface.

Smart TV remote controlTouchpad and keyboardSaves last remote
🔧 Utilities
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Experience Controls
Experience Controls
Experience Controls
Interactive textbook and more
Free

This interactive learning tool provides hands-on experience in control systems engineering. Engage with dynamic simulations, use your device's sensors, and connect to real hardware for practical skill development. It offers over 50 lesson modules and review questions to reinforce learning.

Interactive learning modulesReal-time dynamic simulationsMobile device sensor integration
📚 Education
(50)
free
6
The Roku App (Official)
The Roku App (Official)
The Roku App (Official)
Show Finder & Remote Control
Free

Control your streaming devices with a mobile remote, search for content using voice or keyboard, and enjoy private listening. Stream free movies and live TV on the go, and cast media from your phone to your TV.

Mobile remote controlVoice and keyboard searchPrivate listening with headphones
🎬 Entertainment
(5.8M)
free with in-app purchases
7
Flow Speed Control
Flow Speed Control
Flow Speed Control
Camera and video speed editor
Free

Manipulate video playback speed to create dynamic visual effects. This app allows for gradual speed changes, combining high-speed and slow-motion techniques to produce unique video content. It offers extensive editing tools and supports high-definition export.

On-the-fly speed captureTime remapping optionsImport from various sources (GoPro, iCloud)
📷 Photo & Video
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Universal Remote TV Control
Universal Remote TV Control
Universal Remote TV Control
Smart Television Controller
Free

Control your smart TV from your phone with this app. It offers a full-featured remote experience, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, navigate menus, and more. Connect via Wi-Fi for seamless control.

Control TV from iPhoneChannel and volume controlMenu and playback functions
🔧 Utilities
(50K)
subscription
9
Rokie - Remote for Roku Player
Rokie - Remote for Roku Player
Rokie - Remote for Roku Player
Control Your Streaming Device
Free

This app provides a user-friendly, unofficial remote control for Roku streaming devices and TVs on iOS. It offers easy navigation with a touchpad, direct channel launching, and automatic device detection over Wi-Fi. Enjoy a simplified streaming experience with this intuitive control solution.

Automatic Roku device detectionLarge touchpad for navigationDirect channel launching
🔧 Utilities
(698K)
free with in-app purchases
10
TV Remote - Universal
TV Remote - Universal
TV Remote - Universal
Remote Control for TV
Free

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote control for your smart TV. This app supports a wide variety of popular TV brands, consolidating all your remotes into one convenient device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

Control smart TVs with phoneSupports wide range of brandsEliminates multiple remotes
🔧 Utilities
(53K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Universal TV Remote Control
Universal TV Remote Control
Universal TV Remote Control
Supports 100+ TV brands
Free

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.

Control 100+ TV brandsWi-Fi connectivityAutomatic TV discovery
🔧 Utilities
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Elgato Control Center
Elgato Control Center
Elgato Control Center
by Corsair Memory, Inc.
Free

Easily manage your Elgato Key Light from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and power on/off with intuitive controls. Sync multiple lights for a complete studio setup.

Power Key Light on/offAdjust brightness up to 2500 lumensTweak color temperature
📷 Photo & Video
(3.2K)
free
13
FireStick Remote Control
FireStick Remote Control
FireStick Remote Control
Remote for FireStick & Fire TV
Free

Control your Fire TV devices directly from your iPhone or iPad with intuitive swipe gestures. This app simplifies text input, allows casting of photos and videos, and provides quick access to your favorite apps and channels. Connect your device and TV to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless control.

Intuitive swipe-based remote controlKeyboard for easy text input and searchCast photos and videos
🌟 Lifestyle
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Smartify - LG TV Remote
Smartify - LG TV Remote
Smartify - LG TV Remote
Remote control for LG Smart TV
Free

Control your LG Smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers a keyboard, touchpad, and channel list for easy navigation. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi for seamless control after a quick pairing.

Keyboard inputTouchpad controlChannel list
🔧 Utilities
(110K)
free with in-app purchases
15
TV Remote - Universal Control
TV Remote - Universal Control
TV Remote - Universal Control
Remote Control for TV
Free

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

WIFI TV connectionSmart TV detectionTouchpad navigation
🔧 Utilities
(568K)
freemium
16
Universal Remote TV Control ·
Universal Remote TV Control ·
Universal Remote TV Control ·
Remote Smart TV Control
Free

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, launch streaming apps, and cast media to your TV. Enjoy a seamless control experience without the hassle of physical remotes.

Universal TV remote controlVolume and channel adjustmentLaunch streaming apps
🔧 Utilities
(118K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…
Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…
Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…
Supervise Your Child's Play
Free

Easily monitor your child's Nintendo Switch usage. Set daily play-time limits, manage communication settings, and view gameplay activity. Restrict access to games based on age.

Set daily play-time limitsManage GameChat settingsView play activity and monthly overview
🌟 Lifestyle
(163K)
free
18
Universal TV Remote Control*
Universal TV Remote Control*
Universal TV Remote Control*
Smart TV Controller App・iMote
Free

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, launch apps, cast media, and mirror your screen seamlessly with an intuitive interface. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced control.

Universal remote control for TVScreen mirroringCast media
🔧 Utilities
(26K)
freemium
19
Opal: Screen Time Control
Opal: Screen Time Control
Opal: Screen Time Control
Focus, App Blocker & Timer
Free

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by limiting app usage, blocking distractions, and improving focus. It provides tools and insights to reduce screen time, boost productivity, and enhance well-being.

Screen time controlApp blockerSet app limits
📊 Productivity
(84K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Parental Control App - Kidslox
Parental Control App - Kidslox
Parental Control App - Kidslox
Family Screen Time & Apps Lock
Free

Manage family screen time and device usage with robust parental controls. Block apps, filter web content, set schedules, and track locations. Features screen time rewards for chores and homework.

Set daily screen time limitsBlock apps and websitesFilter web content
🌟 Lifestyle
(40K)
freemium

FAQ about Controls

What are the best controls apps for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote Control・ tops our controls apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 75K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top controls apps we rank are free to download, including Universal TV Remote Control・ and Universal TV Remote ·.
Universal TV Remote Control・ shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 233+ controls apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app functions as a virtual remote control for your TV, streaming devices, and soundbars. It allows you to control various functions like power, volume, channel selection, app management, and media playback directly from your smartphone or tablet.
Key features include powering devices on/off, a touchpad and D-pad for navigation, a keyboard for text input, TV app management, media player controls, sound regulation, and a numpad for channel selection. It also offers an innovative UI for intuitive control.

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