Best Live TV Remote Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know Amazon Fire TV, this is the deeper bench. 238+ live tv remote apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Live TV Remote Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Fire TVAmazon Fire TVFree4.5★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
2Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (96K)YesYesNov 2026
3TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6★ (61K)YesYesNov 2026
4Universal TV Remote™ ControlUniversal TV Remote™ ControlFree4.7★ (34K)YesYesNov 2026
5TV Remote ManagerTV Remote ManagerFree4.3★ (147)YesYesNov 2026
6TV Remote - ClickerTV Remote - ClickerFree5.0★ (17)NoYesNov 2026
7TV Remote, Universal ControlTV Remote, Universal ControlFree—NoYesOct 2026
8TV Remote Control | UniversalTV Remote Control | UniversalFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Live TV Remote

Amazon Fire TV#1

Amazon Fire TV by AMZN Mobile LLC

Control, Search & Play
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.5😞(1.4M ratings)
Free
#41in Entertainment
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Control your Fire TV from your phone, discover personalized recommendations, and manage your watchlist. Easily set up new devices and enjoy fast text entry for a seamless entertainment experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote alternative
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Keyboard feature for faster typing
  • 🚀 Works well when connected

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnects and reconnection issues
  • 🐛 Unresponsive buttons and controls
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery quickly
Universal TV Remote ·#2

Universal TV Remote · by KRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Remote control for Smart TV
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(96K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#23in Utilities
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Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus, use a touchpad, and access basic functions for hundreds of TV models. Requires initial setup with a physical remote for some features.

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
TV Remote - Universal#3

TV Remote - Universal by Zap Software Studio BV

Remote Control for TV
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(61K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control your smart TV using your smartphone. This app supports numerous brands and models, consolidating multiple remotes into one device. Enjoy a streamlined TV experience by downloading it today.

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

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FAQ about Live TV Remote

What are the best live tv remote apps for iPhone?
Amazon Fire TV tops our live tv remote apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 1.4M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top live tv remote apps we rank are free to download, including Amazon Fire TV and Universal TV Remote ·.
Amazon Fire TV has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 238+ live tv remote apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.