Best Smart TV App

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best smart tv app on iPhone average 4.3★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Smart TV App (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SmartThingsSmartThingsFree4.6★ (854K)NoNoNov 2026
2Smart TV Things for Sam TV AppSmart TV Things for Sam TV AppFree4.2★ (29K)YesYesNov 2026
3Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (95K)YesYesNov 2026
4Smart TV Remote for SamsungSmart TV Remote for SamsungFree4.5★ (8.6K)YesYesNov 2026
5TV Remote: All Smart TV RemoteTV Remote: All Smart TV RemoteFree—NoNoOct 2026
6WiFi Remote for Smart TVsWiFi Remote for Smart TVsFree5.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
7Smart TV Remote Control PlusSmart TV Remote Control PlusFree4.5★ (20K)YesYesNov 2026
8Smart TV Remote  for All TVsSmart TV Remote for All TVsFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Smart TV App

4.6😞(854K ratings)
Free
#4in Lifestyle
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Unify and manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Connect hundreds of brands, create custom scenes and routines, and control your home remotely. Monitor energy usage and even get meal planning assistance.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Remote control functionality
  • 📚 Laundry cycle recommendations
  • 🤖 Automation and scheduling capabilities
  • 🔧 Customizable settings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔍 Difficulty connecting and configuring devices
  • 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
Smart TV Things for Sam TV App#2

Smart TV Things for Sam TV App by TV Cast Pte. Ltd.

Smart View TV Remote Control
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.2😞(29K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control your smart TV with your phone. Stream photos, videos, and music from your device or the internet directly to your television. Enjoy easy media playback and casting features.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful remote functionality
  • 😊 Great app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work/connect to TV
  • 💰 Requires paid subscription for basic features
  • 🔍 Misleading/deceptive app
  • 🤖 Poor customer support
  • 🔌 Requires TV remote for setup
  • ⚠️ Unreliable/inconsistent performance
Universal TV Remote ·#3

Universal TV Remote · by KRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Remote control for Smart TV
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(95K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in Utilities
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Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus using a touchpad, and access advanced features like Wake-on-LAN. Supports a wide range of TV models and operating systems.

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

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FAQ about Smart TV App

What is the best smart tv app for iPhone?
SmartThings tops our smart tv app ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 854K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top smart tv app we rank are free to download, including SmartThings and Smart TV Things for Sam TV App.
SmartThings has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ smart tv app on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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