Best Smart Remote Control Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free smart remote control apps? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Smart Remote Control Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (96K)YesYesNov 2026
2Smart Remote Control & TV CastSmart Remote Control & TV CastFree4.2★ (11K)NoYesNov 2026
3Smart TV Remote Control PlusSmart TV Remote Control PlusFree4.5★ (20K)YesYesNov 2026
4Universal TV Remote Control・Universal TV Remote Control・Free4.8★ (84K)NoYesNov 2026
5SmartThingsSmartThingsFree4.6★ (859K)NoNoNov 2026
6TV Remote - Universal ControlTV Remote - Universal ControlFree4.4★ (633K)YesYesNov 2026
7TV Remote Control | UniversalTV Remote Control | UniversalFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
8Unimote : smart TV remoteUnimote : smart TV remoteFree4.1★ (30K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Smart Remote Control

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
#19in 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
Smart Remote Control & TV Cast#2

Smart Remote Control & TV Cast by Zooma Apps Limited

Use for All Popular TVs
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.2😞(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms your phone into a universal remote for all popular TV brands. Easily control your smart TV, cast photos, videos, and games to the big screen, and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works as a remote control
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful when original remote is lost

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Doesn't connect to TV
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔌 Doesn't work without WiFi
  • 🤖 Doesn't support volume control
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 Remote Control

What are the best smart remote control apps for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote · tops our smart remote control 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 smart remote control apps we rank are free to download, including Universal TV Remote · and Smart Remote Control & TV Cast.
Universal TV Remote · shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ smart remote control apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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