Best TV Remote Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free tv remote apps? 20 of our 248+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top TV Remote Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Universal TV Remote ·Universal TV Remote ·Free4.6★ (96K)YesYesNov 2026
2TV Remote - Universal ControlTV Remote - Universal ControlFree4.4★ (635K)YesYesNov 2026
3TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6★ (61K)YesYesNov 2026
4Universal TV Remote Control・Universal TV Remote Control・Free4.8★ (85K)NoYesNov 2026
5Universal Remote TV Control ·Universal Remote TV Control ·Free4.7★ (144K)YesYesNov 2026
6Universal Remote TV ControlUniversal Remote TV ControlFree4.3★ (51K)NoYesNov 2026
7Universal TV Remote Control .Universal TV Remote Control .Free4.8★ (12K)YesYesNov 2026
8Smart TV Remote for SamsungSmart TV Remote for SamsungFree4.5★ (8.7K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for TV Remote

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
#26in 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
TV Remote - Universal Control#2

TV Remote - Universal Control by EVOLLY.APP

Remote Control for TV
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😞(635K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Utilities
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Control your smart TV directly from your phone. This app connects via WIFI to popular brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG, offering full remote functions including volume, channels, and a touchpad. Enjoy convenient TV management from anywhere in your home.

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
TV Remote - Universal#3

TV Remote - Universal by Zap Software Studio BV

Remote Control for TV
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(61K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control your smart TV using your smartphone. This app supports numerous brands and models, consolidating multiple remotes into one device. Enjoy a streamlined TV experience by downloading it today.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful when remote is lost
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀 Quick connection to TV

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
  • 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
  • 🐛 Disconnects frequently

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FAQ about TV Remote

What are the best tv remote apps for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote · tops our tv remote 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 remote apps we rank are free to download, including Universal TV Remote · and TV Remote - Universal Control.
Universal TV Remote · shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ tv remote apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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