Best Universal TV Remote Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 249+ universal tv remote apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Universal 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★ (636K)YesYesNov 2026
3Universal TV Remote Control・Universal TV Remote Control・Free4.8★ (85K)NoYesNov 2026
4Universal TV Remote Control .Universal TV Remote Control .Free4.8★ (12K)YesYesNov 2026
5TV Remote - UniversalTV Remote - UniversalFree4.6★ (61K)YesYesNov 2026
6Universal TV Remote™ ControlUniversal TV Remote™ ControlFree4.7★ (34K)YesYesNov 2026
7TVRem Universal SmartTV RemoteTVRem Universal SmartTV RemoteFree4.8★ (8K)NoNoNov 2026
8Universal Remote TV ControlUniversal Remote TV ControlFree4.3★ (51K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Universal 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
#17in 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😞(636K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#3in 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
Universal TV Remote Control・#3

Universal TV Remote Control・ by toggle apps

Smart Things for TV & Stick
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😞(85K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#26in Utilities
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Control your TV, streaming device, and soundbar from your smartphone. Offers features like a touchpad, keyboard, and media player control for major TV brands. Includes easy setup and regular updates.

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

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FAQ about Universal TV Remote

What are the best universal tv remote apps for iPhone?
Universal TV Remote · tops our universal 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 universal 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 249+ universal 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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