Best Online TV Remote Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good online tv remote apps. We benchmark 241+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Online TV Remote Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (96K)YesYesNov 2026
2TV Remote Control PlusTV Remote Control PlusFree4.3★ (6)NoYesOct 2026
3TV Remote ·TV Remote ·Free3.9★ (562)NoYesOct 2026
4TV Remote – Universal ControlTV Remote – Universal ControlFree4.5★ (23)YesNoNov 2026
5Unimote : smart TV remoteUnimote : smart TV remoteFree4.1★ (30K)YesYesNov 2026
6TV Remote - ClickerTV Remote - ClickerFree5.0★ (18)NoYesNov 2026
7TV Remote Control for TV APPTV Remote Control for TV APPFree4.3★ (3)YesYesNov 2026
8TV Remote Control | UniversalTV Remote Control | UniversalFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Online TV Remote

Universal TV Remote ·#1

Universal TV Remote · by KRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Remote control for Smart TV
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(96K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#17in 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 Control Plus#2

TV Remote Control Plus by Gurcan Aksu

Remote Control for All TVs
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.3(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

TV Remote ·#3

TV Remote · by TRUSTED PILOT SOLUTIONS

Remote Control for TV
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.9😞(562 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPhone into a TV remote control. Easily navigate channels, adjust volume, and search for content on your networked TV. Compatible with most major brands, it offers a convenient alternative to a physical remote.

What We Love

  • 💎 Works well

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Extremely expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🔒 Unauthorized charges
  • 🚫 Useless features behind paywall
  • 🚫 Doesn't connect to TV
  • 💸 Overpriced for a remote app

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FAQ about Online TV Remote

What are the best online tv remote apps for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote · tops our online tv remote apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 96K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top online tv remote apps we rank are free to download, including Universal TV Remote · and TV Remote Control Plus.
Universal TV Remote · shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 241+ online tv remote apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.