Best TV Controller Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free tv controller apps? 20 of our 246+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top TV Controller Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (96K)YesYesNov 2026
2Universal TV Remote Control・Universal TV Remote Control・Free4.8★ (84K)NoYesNov 2026
3Roku Remote (Official)Roku Remote (Official)Free4.7★ (6.4M)YesNoNov 2026
4TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6★ (60K)YesYesNov 2026
5TV Remote - Universal ControlTV Remote - Universal ControlFree4.4★ (632K)YesYesNov 2026
6Universal Remote TV Control ·Universal Remote TV Control ·Free4.7★ (144K)YesYesNov 2026
7TV Controller: Smart RemoteTV Controller: Smart RemoteFree—YesNoJun 2026
8Remote Control for all TV.sRemote Control for all TV.sFree—YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for TV Controller

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
#21in 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
Universal TV Remote Control・#2

Universal TV Remote Control・ by toggle apps

Smart Things for TV & Stick
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😞(84K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#29in Utilities
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Control your TV, streaming device, soundbar, and more from your smartphone. Offers a touchpad, D-pad, keyboard, and media controls for easy device management. Includes step-by-step guides and 24/7 support.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast connection and pairing
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 💡 Works with various TV models
  • 🙌 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription required for basic features
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, random disconnections
  • 🙄 Aggressive upselling of premium version
Roku Remote (Official)#3

Roku Remote (Official) by ROKU INC

Control your Roku devices
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(6.4M ratings)
FreeAds
#13in Entertainment
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Transform your phone into a powerful remote for your Roku devices. Easily control playback, launch apps, search with your voice, type with your keyboard, and listen privately with headphones. Stream free movies and live TV directly from your phone.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 🎧 Private listening feature
  • 📱 Ability to control TV from phone
  • 🔍 Easy to navigate and search
  • 🆓 Free app with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
  • ⏱️ Slow to connect or respond
  • 🔌 Compatibility problems with some TVs
  • 🔇 Private listening not always reliable
  • 🤯 Frustrating when remote doesn't work

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FAQ about TV Controller

What are the best tv controller apps for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote · tops our tv controller 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 tv controller apps we rank are free to download, including Universal TV Remote · and Universal TV Remote Control・.
Universal TV Remote · shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ tv controller apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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