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20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best free phone remote apps on iPhone average 4.0★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Free Phone Remote Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6★ (58K)YesYesSep 2026
2SmartRemote: TV Remote ControlSmartRemote: TV Remote ControlFree4.1★ (2.3K)YesYesSep 2026
3The Roku App (Official)The Roku App (Official)Free4.7★ (6M)YesNoSep 2026
4Universal Remote TV Control ·Universal Remote TV Control ·Free4.7★ (137K)YesYesSep 2026
5Sam : tv remote for SamsungSam : tv remote for SamsungFree4.2★ (116K)YesYesSep 2026
6Remotie: remote for Samsung TVRemotie: remote for Samsung TVFree4.4★ (27K)YesYesSep 2026
7Smartify - LG TV RemoteSmartify - LG TV RemoteFree4.3★ (111K)YesYesSep 2026
8TV Remote – Universal ControlTV Remote – Universal ControlFree—YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Free Phone Remote

TV Remote - Universal#1

TV Remote - Universal by Zap Software Studio BV

Remote Control for TV
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(58K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

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
SmartRemote: TV Remote Control#2

SmartRemote: TV Remote Control by Truong Nguyen

TV remote control application
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😞(2.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control your television using your smartphone. This app offers a user-friendly interface with all essential buttons, a keyboard, and navigation. Easily connect via Wi-Fi to manage multiple TV brands, cast media, and access streaming apps.

What We Love

  • 🤖 Can be used as a TV remote
  • 💡 Potential to be a useful app if it works as advertised

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Does not work as a projector app despite advertising
  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues when trying to connect to TV
  • 📺 Fails to function as a proper TV remote
  • 💸 Misleading advertisements that don't match the actual app
  • 🤬 Overwhelming negative user feedback
The Roku App (Official)#3

The Roku App (Official) by ROKU INC

Show Finder & Remote Control
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(6M ratings)
FreeAds
#19in Entertainment
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 🎧 Private listening feature
  • 📱 Ability to control TV from phone
  • 🔍 Easy to navigate and search
  • 🆓 Free app with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
  • ⏱️ Slow to connect or respond
  • 🔌 Compatibility problems with some TVs
  • 🔇 Private listening not always reliable
  • 🤯 Frustrating when remote doesn't work

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FAQ about Free Phone Remote

What are the best free phone remote apps for iPhone?
TV Remote - Universal tops our free phone remote apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 58K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
TV Remote - Universal shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free phone remote apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This application transforms your smartphone into a universal remote control for your smart TV. It allows you to control various TV brands and models directly from your phone, eliminating the need for multiple physical remotes.
The app's primary feature is its ability to control smart TVs using your phone. It supports a wide range of popular brands like LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, and Philips, consolidating control into a single, convenient interface.