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Updated August 2026

Out of 249+ smart remote control app on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Smart Remote Control App (August 2026)

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1Smart Remote Control AppSmart Remote Control AppFree4.7★ (518)YesNoAug 2026
2Smart TV Remote Control App #1Smart TV Remote Control App #1Free4.4★ (7)NoYesMay 2026
3TV Remote Control Smart ThingsTV Remote Control Smart ThingsFree3.8★ (27K)YesYesAug 2026
4Smart Remote Control & TV CastSmart Remote Control & TV CastFree4.2★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
5Sam : tv remote for SamsungSam : tv remote for SamsungFree4.2★ (116K)YesYesAug 2026
6Viz - Smart TV remote controlViz - Smart TV remote controlFree4.5★ (40K)YesYesAug 2026
7Smart Remote Control for TVsSmart Remote Control for TVsFree4.8★ (19)YesYesJul 2026
8Smart TV Remote Controller AppSmart TV Remote Controller AppFree—YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Smart Remote Control App

Smart Remote Control App#1

Smart Remote Control App by javidan salarian

WiFi Remote for Sony Smart TVs
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(518 ratings)
FreeAds
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Control your Sony Smart TV wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust picture and sound settings, open apps, and use a trackpad for navigation. Requires both devices to be on the same WiFi network.

What We Love

  • ✅ Works seamlessly with Sony Bravia TVs
  • 👍 Free app with no subscription required
  • 📱 Compatible with multiple Apple devices (iPad, iPhone)
  • 🎮 Complete remote functionality including picture settings

Room to Improve

  • 📺 Keyboard input mode doesn't work reliably
  • 🐛 App freezes and crashes during use
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive full-screen ads
Smart TV Remote Control App #1#2

Smart TV Remote Control App #1 by James Addis

Channel & Volume Controller
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iOS device into a smart TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, control volume, and navigate streaming services. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience without needing a physical remote.

TV Remote Control Smart Things#3

TV Remote Control Smart Things by Quanticapps Ltd

For samsung and view app
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
3.8😞(27K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control your smart TV with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. This app offers seamless navigation, channel changing, volume control, and even quick launching of favorite apps. It supports most smart TVs from 2015 onwards.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 💡 Useful remote control features
  • 👍 Convenient for lost remotes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 💰 Paywall for basic functionality
  • 📺 Compatibility issues with certain TVs

More Smart Remote Control App apps to explore

4
Smart Remote Control & TV Cast
Smart Remote Control & TV Cast
Smart Remote Control & TV Cast
Use for All Popular TVs
Free

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.

Replaces multiple physical remotesScreencast photos, videos, and gamesEasy WiFi setup
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Sam : tv remote for Samsung
Sam : tv remote for Samsung
Sam : tv remote for Samsung
remote control for smart tv
Free

Transform your iPhone into a virtual remote for your smart TV. Easily control channels, volume, menus, and media with a simple tap. It syncs automatically via Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for physical remotes and batteries.

Virtual remote controlChannel switchingVolume adjustment
🔧 Utilities
(116K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Viz - Smart TV remote control
Viz - Smart TV remote control
Viz - Smart TV remote control
by Oz Shabbatth
Free

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a fast touchpad, keyboard, and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy an amazing design with an easy-to-use interface.

Smart TV remote controlTouchpad and keyboardSaves last remote
🔧 Utilities
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Smart Remote Control for TVs
Smart Remote Control for TVs
Smart Remote Control for TVs
Easy, Simple, Direct to The TV
Free

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control Sony, TCL, Philips, Hisense, Sharp, and other brands with an intuitive interface. Navigate your TV faster and more conveniently than ever before.

Smartphone as TV remoteControl multiple smart TV brandsIntuitive user interface
🔧 Utilities
(19)
free with in-app purchases
8
Smart TV Remote Controller App
Smart TV Remote Controller App
Smart TV Remote Controller App
Remote Controller For Smart TV
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
The Roku App (Official)
The Roku App (Official)
The Roku App (Official)
Show Finder & Remote Control
Free

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.

Mobile remote controlVoice and keyboard searchPrivate listening with headphones
🎬 Entertainment
(5.9M)
free with in-app purchases
10
SmartRemote: TV Wi-Fi Control
SmartRemote: TV Wi-Fi Control
SmartRemote: TV Wi-Fi Control
Universal Smart TV Remote
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Remote Control App for Samsung
Remote Control App for Samsung
Remote Control App for Samsung
Smart Universal WiFi Wireless
Free

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control your TV over Wi-Fi, browse apps, use a touchpad, and type with your phone's keyboard. Launch your favorite streaming services with a single tap.

Full Smart TV remote functionalityWi-Fi connectivityTouchpad navigation
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
12
Unifi - Smart remote control
Unifi - Smart remote control
Unifi - Smart remote control
by Always Home Solutions Ltd
Free

Control smart devices like TVs, speakers, and lights from your iPhone or iPad. Create custom presets for multi-device actions and simplify your smart home experience with this intuitive remote control solution.

Remote control for smart devicesControl smart TVs, speakers, lightsCreate custom presets for actions
🔧 Utilities
(1)
freemium
13
SmartTV remote control - SamTV
SmartTV remote control - SamTV
SmartTV remote control - SamTV
SmartTV Controller
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
Unimote : smart TV remote
Unimote : smart TV remote
Unimote : smart TV remote
remote control for tv
Free

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.

Wi-Fi connectivityWireless operationUser-friendly interface
🔧 Utilities
(30K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Smart TV Remote Control Plus
Smart TV Remote Control Plus
Smart TV Remote Control Plus
Remote Controller, Keyboard
Free

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.

Use iPhone/iPad as TV remoteSupports popular smart TV OSWorks with 100+ brands
🔧 Utilities
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Smart TV Remote Control TV
Smart TV Remote Control TV
Smart TV Remote Control TV
by Prashanth Hegde
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
17
TV Remote: Universal Control S
TV Remote: Universal Control S
TV Remote: Universal Control S
Universal TV Remote Control
Free

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Easily control volume, browse content, and launch apps on most popular TV brands over WiFi. Offers voice search for hands-free operation and a user-friendly interface.

Universal TV remote controlWiFi connectivityVolume control
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
18
Remote Control for - Smart TV
Remote Control for - Smart TV
Remote Control for - Smart TV
Control your SmartTV with ease
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Smart TV Remote Control by TVR
Smart TV Remote Control by TVR
Smart TV Remote Control by TVR
For LG, Vizio, Hisense, Sony
Free

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control all major brands with ease via Wi-Fi, featuring an intuitive interface, smart functions like voice control, and customizable layouts. Simplify your entertainment setup and eliminate remote clutter.

Universal compatibility with thousands of devicesSmartphone as a smart remoteEasy Wi-Fi setup
🔧 Utilities
(614)
free with in-app purchases
20
Smart TV Remote app control
Smart TV Remote app control
Smart TV Remote app control
Smart TV Remote & WiFi Control
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Smart Remote Control App

What is the best smart remote control app for iPhone?
Smart Remote Control App tops our smart remote control app ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 518 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top smart remote control app we rank are free to download, including Smart Remote Control App and Smart TV Remote Control App #1.
Smart Remote Control App shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ smart remote control app on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app functions as a virtual WiFi remote for your Sony Smart TV. It allows you to control your TV wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad, offering features like adjusting picture settings, opening TV apps, and navigating with a trackpad.
Key features include WiFi remote control for Sony Smart TVs, the ability to adjust picture settings (brightness, contrast, etc.), open TV apps directly from your phone, use a trackpad for navigation, and send text to your TV. It also includes a power saving mode control.