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Best Remote Watch Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good remote watch apps. We benchmark 244+ 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 Remote Watch Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Roku Remote (Official)Roku Remote (Official)Free4.7★ (6.3M)YesNoOct 2026
2TV Remote & Universal Control™TV Remote & Universal Control™Free4.8★ (151K)YesYesOct 2026
3Smart TV Remote - AC ControlSmart TV Remote - AC ControlFree4.5★ (8)NoYesOct 2026
4Remote Control for Samsung-TVRemote Control for Samsung-TVFree3.8★ (27K)YesYesOct 2026
5Universal TV Remote Control HDUniversal TV Remote Control HDFree5.0★ (2)YesYesOct 2026
6Couch RemoteCouch RemoteFree—NoYesOct 2026
7Signl - Universal TV RemoteSignl - Universal TV RemoteFree—NoYesOct 2026
8Everyday RemoteEveryday RemoteFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Remote Watch

Roku Remote (Official)#1

Roku Remote (Official) by ROKU INC

Control your Roku devices
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(6.3M ratings)
FreeAds
#22in 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
TV Remote & Universal Control™#2

TV Remote & Universal Control™ by To Ngoc Mai

Remote Control for TV
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😞(151K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#20in Utilities
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Control your smart TV and streaming experience with this intuitive remote app. Manage channels, mirror your screen, and search for content using voice commands or a virtual keyboard. Works with most smart TV brands.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful when remote is lost
  • 🔒 Connects to various TV brands
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription to use
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🚫 Doesn't work without internet

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FAQ about Remote Watch

What are the best remote watch apps for iPhone?
Roku Remote (Official) tops our remote watch apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 6.3M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top remote watch apps we rank are free to download, including Roku Remote (Official) and TV Remote & Universal Control™.
Roku Remote (Official) shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 244+ remote watch apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.