Best Free Remote App

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ free remote app on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Free Remote App (August 2026)

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1Universal TV Remote Control .Universal TV Remote Control .Free4.8โ˜… (9.2K)YesYesSep 2026
2TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6โ˜… (58K)YesYesSep 2026
3WiFi TV RemoteWiFi TV RemoteFree4.0โ˜… (145)YesNoSep 2026
4The Roku App (Official)The Roku App (Official)Free4.7โ˜… (6M)YesNoSep 2026
5Any TV Universal RemoteAny TV Universal RemoteFree4.9โ˜… (620)NoYesSep 2026
6TV Remote: Custom ControlTV Remote: Custom ControlFree4.9โ˜… (10)NoNoSep 2026
7Universal TV Remote ยทUniversal TV Remote ยทFree4.6โ˜… (89K)YesYesSep 2026
8Remote for RokuRemote for RokuFree4.6โ˜… (5)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Free Remote App

Universal TV Remote Control .#1

Universal TV Remote Control . by Apps Venture Inc.

Easy Connect to Any Television
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(9.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart TVs, streaming sticks, and set-top boxes. Control power, volume, navigation, and media playback effortlessly. Connects via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Seamless connectivity
  • ๐Ÿš€ Quick and easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Versatile functionality
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Visually appealing UI

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Select/OK key not working
  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent disconnections
TV Remote - Universal#2

TV Remote - Universal by Zap Software Studio BV

Remote Control for TV
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Works great
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Useful when remote is lost
  • ๐Ÿ”’ No ads or subscriptions
  • ๐Ÿš€ Quick connection to TV

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional connection issues
  • ๐Ÿ› Compatibility problems with some TV models
  • ๐Ÿ› Keyboard not working on some TVs
  • ๐Ÿ› Disconnects frequently
WiFi TV Remote#3

WiFi TV Remote by Matrix Software Co.

Smart TV Remote & Touchpad
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.0(145 ratings)
FreeAds
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Transform your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a smart TV remote. Easily discover and connect to smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network. Offers intuitive control modes including tactile buttons, touchpad navigation, and a quick-type keyboard.

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FAQ about Free Remote App

What is the best free remote app for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote Control . tops our free remote app ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 9.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Universal TV Remote Control . shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free remote app on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app transforms your smartphone into a universal remote control for smart TVs, streaming sticks, and set-top boxes. It allows you to control power, volume, navigate menus, type text, and manage media playback directly from your device.
Key features include power ON/OFF, volume control, dual navigation modes (touchpad and D-pad), a keyboard for easy text input on your TV, media player and app control, and a numeric keypad for quick channel surfing. It connects reliably over your Wi-Fi network.

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