Best Iphone TV Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Apple TV is the household name in iphone tv, but it's far from the only option. We track 243+ alternatives and competitors on iOS โ€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Iphone TV Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple TVApple TVFree4.8โ˜… (1.9M)YesYesNov 2026
290sTV - Retro TV Channels90sTV - Retro TV ChannelsFree5.0โ˜… (1)NoYesNov 2026
3RetroGuide.TVRetroGuide.TVFree5.0โ˜… (2)YesYesNov 2026
4Cast to TV + Screen MirroringCast to TV + Screen MirroringFree3.3โ˜… (3)YesNoOct 2026
5Ome TV โ€ข Scene RelayOme TV โ€ข Scene RelayFreeโ€”NoNoNov 2026
6SMote: Remote for Samsung TVSMote: Remote for Samsung TVFreeโ€”NoYesNov 2026
7Control TV: Wi-Fi RemoteControl TV: Wi-Fi RemoteFreeโ€”NoNoNov 2026
8Optimum TVOptimum TVFree4.6โ˜… (26K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Iphone TV

Apple TV#1

Apple TV by Apple

Originals, Sports & More
4.8๐Ÿ˜ž(1.9M ratings)
FreeAds
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This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Decent quality viewing experience
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Impressive 4K and audio quality
  • ๐Ÿคฉ Fantastic original content

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy and unreliable app
  • ๐Ÿคฏ Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
  • ๐Ÿค” Lack of user-friendly features
  • ๐Ÿ˜ก Terrible customer support
RetroGuide.TV#3

RetroGuide.TV by Adam Hunt

Live TV for Plex & Jellyfin
Worth Considering
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your personal media server into a live TV experience with custom channels and a program guide. Enjoy your content on demand, scheduled like traditional television, with features like Picture in Picture and sleep timers.

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FAQ about Iphone TV

What are the best iphone tv apps for iPhone?
Apple TV tops our iphone tv apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.9M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top iphone tv apps we rank are free to download, including Apple TV and 90sTV - Retro TV Channels.
Apple TV shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 243+ iphone tv apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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