Best TV Plus Tube Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for free tv plus tube apps? 20 of our 245+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top TV Plus Tube Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1YouTube TVYouTube TVFree3.6★ (60K)YesNoNov 2026
2TV Plus: Smart TV RemoteTV Plus: Smart TV RemoteFree4.3★ (22K)YesYesNov 2026
3WatchTube PlusWatchTube PlusFree4.1★ (246)NoYesOct 2026
4ARTE.tvARTE.tvFree4.5★ (393)NoNoNov 2026
5Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.4M)YesYesNov 2026
6Apple TVApple TVFree4.8★ (1.9M)YesYesNov 2026
7قنوات التلفزيون | TV Plusقنوات التلفزيون | TV PlusFree4.6★ (59)YesYesOct 2026
8Hulu: Stream TV shows & moviesHulu: Stream TV shows & moviesFree4.6★ (1.4M)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for TV Plus Tube

YouTube TV#1

YouTube TV by Google

Watch & DVR Live TV
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
3.6😐(60K ratings)
FreeAds
#25in Entertainment
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Watch live TV from over 100 networks, including local sports and news, without a cable box. Record shows with unlimited cloud DVR storage and share accounts with household members. Cancel anytime with a monthly membership.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great alternative to cable
  • 👍 Lots of channel options
  • 👍 Sports features like key plays
  • 👍 Ability to record shows
  • 👍 Ability to access on the go
  • 👍 Cheaper than cable

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Playback issues like freezing and audio problems
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding and managing recorded shows
  • 🐛 Inconsistent volume levels
  • 🐛 Buggy app behavior on various devices
  • 💰 Expensive for the value provided
  • 🔍 Missing some popular channels
TV Plus: Smart TV Remote#2

TV Plus: Smart TV Remote by TV Cast Pte. Ltd.

LTV Plus Remote Control
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.3😞(22K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control your Smart ThinQ TV directly from your smartphone. This app offers a fast remote experience, easy app discovery, and customizable appearance options. Connect seamlessly via Wi-Fi and a PIN code.

What We Love

  • 💡 Convenient to have a remote app on phone
  • 👍 Seamless app experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections from TV
  • 🔒 Requires subscription to access basic features
  • 🔒 Aggressive monetization through ads and paywalls
  • 👎 Unresponsive and laggy controls
WatchTube Plus#3

WatchTube Plus by Nathan Jackson

Watch Videos & Shorts Anywhere
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.1(246 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Stream YouTube videos and shorts directly on your Apple Watch. Search for content, discover trending videos, and save your favorites for easy access. Share videos with friends and enjoy independent playback without your iPhone.

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FAQ about TV Plus Tube

What are the best tv plus tube apps for iPhone?
YouTube TV tops our tv plus tube apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.6-star average from 60K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top tv plus tube apps we rank are free to download, including YouTube TV and TV Plus: Smart TV Remote.
YouTube TV shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ tv plus tube apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.