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Best Live Sound Remote Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 3.5★, the live sound remote category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 246+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Live Sound Remote Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Roku App (Official)The Roku App (Official)Free4.7★ (6M)YesNoSep 2026
2Sound Bar RemoteSound Bar RemoteFree4.7★ (1.5K)NoNoSep 2026
3Onkyo Remote 3Onkyo Remote 3Free1.8★ (384)NoNoJul 2026
4VIZIO | WatchFree+VIZIO | WatchFree+Free4.6★ (66K)YesNoSep 2026
5Remote for RokuRemote for RokuFree4.6★ (5)NoYesSep 2026
6iTunes RemoteiTunes RemoteFree4.6★ (39K)NoNoSep 2026
7Onkyo ControllerOnkyo ControllerFree2.2★ (620)NoNoSep 2026
8Tunity: Hear Any Muted TV LiveTunity: Hear Any Muted TV LiveFree4.2★ (9.6K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Live Sound Remote

The Roku App (Official)#1

The Roku App (Official) by ROKU INC

Show Finder & Remote Control
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(6M ratings)
FreeAds
#18in 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
Sound Bar Remote#2

Sound Bar Remote by Yamaha Corporation

Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.7😞(1.5K ratings)
Free
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Control select Yamaha sound bars directly from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Adjust volume, change inputs, and select sound modes with ease. Requires iOS 14.1 or later and uses Bluetooth for connectivity.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 💡 Visually see soundbar settings
  • 🚀 Straightforward setup
  • 👍 Great connectivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Blank/black screen after updates
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
Onkyo Remote 3#3

Onkyo Remote 3 by 11 Trading Company LLC

Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
1.8😞(384 ratings)
Free
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Control compatible Onkyo network products from your iPhone or iPod touch. Stream audio, manage playback, and adjust settings with a streamlined interface. Enjoy enhanced home entertainment convenience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works flawlessly
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Intuitive interface
  • 🔊 Excellent control over receiver

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🔍 Slow device discovery
  • 🔁 Constant need to reconnect
  • 🚫 Lack of updates and support

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FAQ about Live Sound Remote

What are the best live sound remote apps for iPhone?
The Roku App (Official) tops our live sound remote apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 6M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top live sound remote apps we rank are free to download, including The Roku App (Official) and Sound Bar Remote.
The Roku App (Official) shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 246+ live sound remote apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Roku App allows you to control your Roku streaming devices from your phone or tablet. You can use it as a remote, search for entertainment using voice or keyboard, and even stream free content like movies and live TV directly within the app.
Key features include a convenient mobile remote control, voice and keyboard search for quick content discovery, private listening with headphones, streaming of free movies and live TV via The Roku Channel, and the ability to cast media files from your phone to your TV.