Best Phone Remote Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free phone remote apps? 20 of our 247+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Phone Remote Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (96K)YesYesNov 2026
2TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6★ (61K)YesYesNov 2026
3Roku Remote (Official)Roku Remote (Official)Free4.7★ (6.4M)YesNoNov 2026
4TV Remote Control PlusTV Remote Control PlusFree4.3★ (6)NoYesOct 2026
5TV Remote – Universal ControlTV Remote – Universal ControlFree4.5★ (23)YesNoNov 2026
6MagiConnect T-Cast TCL RemoteMagiConnect T-Cast TCL RemoteFree4.5★ (2K)YesYesNov 2026
7Smart TV Remote for SamsungSmart TV Remote for SamsungFree4.5★ (8.7K)YesYesNov 2026
8iTunes RemoteiTunes RemoteFree4.6★ (40K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Phone 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
#26in 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#2

TV Remote - Universal by Zap Software Studio BV

Remote Control for TV
Strong Contender
🔧 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
Roku Remote (Official)#3

Roku Remote (Official) by ROKU INC

Control your Roku devices
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(6.4M ratings)
FreeAds
#16in Entertainment
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Transform your phone into a powerful remote for your Roku devices. Easily control playback, launch apps, search with your voice, type with your keyboard, and listen privately with headphones. Stream free movies and live TV directly from your phone.

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

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FAQ about Phone Remote

What are the best phone remote apps for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote · tops our phone 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 phone remote apps we rank are free to download, including Universal TV Remote · and TV Remote - Universal.
Universal TV Remote · shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ phone remote apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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