Best TV Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to tv or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 248+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top TV Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TV Remote - Universal ControlTV Remote - Universal ControlFree4.4★ (631K)YesYesNov 2026
2Apple TVApple TVFree4.8★ (1.9M)YesYesNov 2026
3Tubi: Movies & Live TVTubi: Movies & Live TVFree4.8★ (1.3M)YesNoNov 2026
4YouTube TVYouTube TVFree3.6★ (60K)YesNoNov 2026
5Peacock TV: Stream TV & MoviesPeacock TV: Stream TV & MoviesFree4.7★ (3.8M)YesYesNov 2026
6CleanSpaceCleanSpaceFree5.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
7NetflixNetflixFree4.7★ (7.6M)YesYesNov 2026
8Time by WagepointTime by WagepointFree4.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for TV

TV Remote - Universal Control#1

TV Remote - Universal Control by EVOLLY.APP

Remote Control for TV
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4😞(631K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#3in Utilities
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Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
  • 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery
  • 🔍 Too many ads
Apple TV#2

Apple TV by Apple Inc.

Originals, Sports & More
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😞(1.9M ratings)
FreeAds
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This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
  • 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
  • 🤩 Fantastic original content

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
  • 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
  • 😡 Terrible customer support
Tubi: Movies & Live TV#3

Tubi: Movies & Live TV by Tubi, Inc

Watch sports, news, TV & more
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(1.3M ratings)
FreeAds
#23in Entertainment
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Stream a vast library of movies, TV series, and live channels without any subscription fees. Discover new content added weekly, including originals and international entertainment. Enjoy personalized recommendations and a seamless viewing experience across multiple devices.

What We Love

  • 🎥 Great selection of movies and TV shows
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🆓 Completely free to use
  • 🔍 Helpful recommendations and personalization
  • 🕰️ Ability to resume watching where you left off

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited selection of recent/popular titles
  • 📺 Frequent commercial breaks
  • 🐛 Technical issues like freezing, buffering, and syncing problems
  • 🔇 Lack of audio description options for accessibility

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FAQ about TV

What are the best tv apps for iPhone?
TV Remote - Universal Control tops our tv apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 631K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top tv apps we rank are free to download, including TV Remote - Universal Control and Apple TV.
TV Remote - Universal Control shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ tv apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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