Best Free Remote Control Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 249+ free remote control apps 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 Control Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Universal TV Remote Control .Universal TV Remote Control .Free4.8★ (9.2K)YesYesSep 2026
2Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (89K)YesYesSep 2026
3WiFi TV RemoteWiFi TV RemoteFree4.2★ (123)YesNoSep 2026
4The Roku App (Official)The Roku App (Official)Free4.7★ (6M)YesNoSep 2026
5TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6★ (58K)YesYesSep 2026
6TV Remote - Universal ControlTV Remote - Universal ControlFree4.4★ (605K)YesYesSep 2026
7Universal TV Remote Control —Universal TV Remote Control —Free1.0★ (1)YesNoSep 2026
8Universal TV Remote Control・Universal TV Remote Control・Free4.8★ (79K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Free Remote Control

Universal TV Remote Control .#1

Universal TV Remote Control . by Apps Venture Inc.

Easy Connect to Any Television
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(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

  • 👍 Seamless connectivity
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💡 Versatile functionality
  • 👍 Visually appealing UI

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Select/OK key not working
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
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
#24in 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
WiFi TV Remote#3

WiFi TV Remote by Matrix Software Co.

Smart TV Remote & Touchpad
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.2(123 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 Control

What are the best free remote control apps for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote Control . tops our free remote control apps 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 249+ free remote control apps 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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