Best Dish Remote Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

The best dish remote apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Dish Remote Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1DISH AnywhereDISH AnywhereFree4.6★ (262K)YesNoSep 2026
2Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (89K)YesYesSep 2026
3MyDISH AccountMyDISH AccountFree4.5★ (388K)NoNoSep 2026
4TV Remote – Universal ControlTV Remote – Universal ControlFreeYesNoSep 2026
5Universal TV Remote Control・Universal TV Remote Control・Free4.8★ (80K)NoYesSep 2026
6Universal- AC Remote ControlUniversal- AC Remote ControlFreeYesNoJul 2026
7Universal Remote - TV Remote ·Universal Remote - TV Remote ·Free4.3★ (13K)YesYesSep 2026
8TV Remote UniversalTV Remote UniversalFree3.4★ (12K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Dish Remote

DISH Anywhere#1

DISH Anywhere by DISH Network LLC

Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😞(262K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream live and recorded TV channels from your home receiver to your iPhone or iPad. Manage your DVR, access thousands of On Demand titles, and follow your favorite sports teams with live scores. Download content for offline viewing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for watching shows on the go
  • 🚀 Ability to transfer recordings for offline viewing
  • 💡 Useful for travelers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Poor user interface and navigation
  • ⏱️ Slow performance, especially with fast forward/rewind
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues and unreliable streaming
Universal TV Remote ·#2

Universal TV Remote · by KRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Remote control for Smart TV
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(89K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#22in 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
MyDISH Account#3

MyDISH Account by DISH Network LLC

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5😞(388K ratings)
Free
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Manage your satellite TV and internet service from your mobile device. View and pay bills, track appointments, order on-demand content, and customize your programming. Access account details and refer friends for rewards.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient app
  • 💡 Useful for managing account
  • 👍 Mostly works fine

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App issues after updates
  • 🔨 Unreliable service and equipment
  • 💰 Expensive with poor value
  • 🤬 Frustrating customer service

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FAQ about Dish Remote

What are the best dish remote apps for iPhone?
DISH Anywhere tops our dish remote apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 262K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top dish remote apps we rank are free to download, including DISH Anywhere and Universal TV Remote ·.
DISH Anywhere shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ dish remote apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The DISH Anywhere app allows you to watch live TV channels, recorded shows from your DVR, and thousands of On Demand movies and shows on your iPhone or iPad. You can also manage your DVR recordings remotely and download content for offline viewing. Additionally, it provides sports scores and game information for various leagues.
To stream Live TV and DVR content, you need a MyDISH account and a Hopper with Sling or Hopper 3 receiver model. Users with a MyDISH account but without these specific receivers can still access On Demand content and live streams from select channels.

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