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Best Smart Box Remote Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know Remote for Android TV, this is the deeper bench. 250+ smart box remote apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Smart Box Remote Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Remote for Android TVRemote for Android TVFree4.5★ (12K)YesYesSep 2026
2Unimote : smart TV remoteUnimote : smart TV remoteFree4.1★ (30K)YesYesSep 2026
3Smart TV Remote Control PlusSmart TV Remote Control PlusFree4.5★ (20K)YesYesSep 2026
4TV Remote – Universal ControlTV Remote – Universal ControlFree—YesNoAug 2026
5SmartRemote: TV Remote ControlSmartRemote: TV Remote ControlFree4.1★ (2.3K)YesYesSep 2026
6Remote control for Mi BoxRemote control for Mi BoxFree4.6★ (1.2K)YesYesSep 2026
7Universal TV Remote Control・Universal TV Remote Control・Free4.8★ (79K)NoYesSep 2026
8TV Controller: Smart RemoteTV Controller: Smart RemoteFree—YesNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Smart Box Remote

Remote for Android TV#1

Remote for Android TV by Raghav Ahuja

For Android and Google TV
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😊(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control your Android Smart TV with your phone or tablet. Features voice commands, a built-in keyboard for searches, and a touchpad for easy navigation. Quickly launch apps and manage volume directly from the application.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Minimalistic and fast
  • 👍 No annoying ads
  • 👍 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Useful for disabled users

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buttons not working as expected
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain TVs
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches after updates
  • 🐛 Requires constant reconnection
  • 🐛 Brightness control missing
  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
Unimote : smart TV remote#2

Unimote : smart TV remote by yohan teixeira

remote control for tv
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😞(30K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your phone into a powerful TV remote. Connect to your smart TV over Wi-Fi for wireless control from anywhere in your home. Enjoy a user-friendly interface and seamless operation.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for controlling TV
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 💡 Useful as backup remote
  • 🤖 Works well with Sony TVs

Room to Improve

  • 🔥 Excessive ads in free version
  • 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
  • 🔒 Paid version still has issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🤯 Ads interrupt functionality
Smart TV Remote Control Plus#3

Smart TV Remote Control Plus by DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.

Remote Controller, Keyboard
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5😞(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Easily navigate menus, adjust volume, and change channels using your mobile device over Wi-Fi. Supports a wide range of popular smart TV operating systems and brands.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Works well with various TVs
  • 💡 Useful for lost remotes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
  • 🔋 Drains device battery

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FAQ about Smart Box Remote

What are the best smart box remote apps for iPhone?
Remote for Android TV tops our smart box remote apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 12K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top smart box remote apps we rank are free to download, including Remote for Android TV and Unimote : smart TV remote.
Remote for Android TV shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ smart box remote apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This application allows you to control your Android Smart TV or Google TV device using your smartphone or tablet. It replaces the need for a physical remote control, offering features like voice commands, a keyboard for searching, and a touchpad.
Key features include voice commands for hands-free control, a built-in keyboard for easy text input and searching, a touchpad for navigation, quick launching of applications, and direct visibility of volume information within the app.