Comparison

Homebridge for RaspberryPi vs SofaBaton

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

Transform your home into a smart home using a Raspberry Pi. This app bridges your iPhone with various devices like lights and TVs, simplifying setup and management. It guides you through software installation and offers remote control and debugging features.

Highlights
  • Raspberry Pi setup and software installation
  • Wi-Fi and device configuration
  • Plugin installation and management
  • Remote Pi control (reboot, restart services)
  • Software update management
  • Error log viewing and debugging
  • Network scanning and device identification
Features
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Finally it's here and the only one in the entire AppStore - Homebridge App! With Homebridge you can easily and cheap turn your entire home into a futuristic smart home. Everything is controlled by you and your iPhone while Homerbidge works as a bridge between Apple's HomeKit on your iPhone / iPad and your devices like your TV, light, game console, jalousies, and and and. All you need is a tiny and cheap PC called "RaspberryPi" - But don't worry this App will support you with supported projects and a bunch of software, which will be installed by this App, so you will be guided and don't need any deep PC-nerd-experinces. With the great Homebridge-App you'll have fun to: • Setup your brand new RaspberryPi (1, 2, 3, 3+ and Zero) with our preconfigured version of the open source installer "NOOBS". • Install and setup all relevant software on your RaspberryPi with just a single tap on the App • Automatically configure your RaspberryPi's WiFi, etc. • Install amazing Plug-Ins for Homebridge from our tiny Plug-In store • Coming soon: Follow awesome Homebridge-Projects, supported with shopping-lists and 1-click-installations and setup Control. Your. Pi. • Reboot your Pi • Restart Homebridge • Update all required software components (OS, Node, NPM, Homebridge, Plugins, etc.) • Easily manage your Wifi-networks • View all Homebridge-PlugIns (NPM) at a glance • View all Homebridge error- and system-logs. • Debug-Mode: Homebridge is not working, also after using our famous Auto-Repair function? Run Homebridge in the debugger to quickly determine, where the problem is. • Networkscanner to easily find and identify your devices • Create backups of your settings and configurations • Fallback: Enjoy a build in SSH-Terminal, if you like. Easy Setup plugins First of all, you can add every NPM plugin you like using the Homebridge App and a graphical and easy to use generic interface. However we've prepared a nice and shiny specialized interface for the most popular and important plugins including: • Fritz! • WeMo • Wake on LAN • Domoticz • HarmonyHub • HomeAssistant • HomeMatic • Hue • LiFx • People (Wifi device trigger) • Relay • Remote Outlet • Sonos • Synology • Telldus • Tradfri Let's get nerdy: Each member of our developer team loves the RaspberryPi with all varieties. But sometimes it's very exhausting and frustrating to set up the whole software and keep track everything is running, so we build this amazing App! What we do for you: • setup your brand new RaspberryPi or connect to your existing one • setup Homebridge incl. service, configuration and all kind of plugins available with NPM • manage your SystemCtl or init.d service • edit your config.json graphically just from the App without any terminal, etc., also for not supported plugins and platforms • keep track of your Pi, the homebridge-service, homebridge-pin, homebridge-logs, etc. so everything is just working and can be restarted / repaired if necessary coming soon: connect your Pi to the HomeKit Homebridge on a Mac There are already users, which are using this App with a Homebridge server running on a Mac. However we strongly recommend using the App with a RaspberryPi (1, 2, 3, Zero) and do not support servers, running on other machines including the Mac. We need your help! Did you see awesome Homebridge-Pi projects or Homebride-plug-ins, we should implement in our App for easy setup? Just text us to: support@nvw-dev.com

About

SofaBaton

Configure your physical remote control with this app. It connects via Bluetooth to access a vast database of IR codes for various home entertainment devices. Set up new devices, learn from original remotes, and create custom button assignments or macro sequences for simplified control.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote configuration
  • IR code database access
  • Device setup via online search
  • Learning from original remotes
  • Customizable button assignments
  • Macro key sequence creation
Features
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The app is used to set up and configurate the physical Sofabaton remote. The app uses Bluetooth signal to communicate with the Sofabaton remote control, giving access to the full database of IR code for home entertainment devices, such as TV's, SoundBar's, DVD's, etc. Devices can be set up by searching online IR code database or directly learning from original physical remotes. The app also gives you access to customizable functionalities such as assigning unique keys to certain buttons on the Sofabaton remote or creating macro key sequences so that you can enjoy the convenience of achieving certain activities by simply pressing one button. Features: -Online access to cloud-based database of Infrared Device -Universal search by device brand or type -Automatic setup on the Sofabaton remote using Bluetooth technology -Support both IR and Bluetooth remote protocol -Requires a Bluetooth Smart capable phone

Screenshots

Homebridge for RaspberryPi4 screens
SofaBaton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SofaBaton at Free against Homebridge for RaspberryPi's $6.99. SofaBaton also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Homebridge for RaspberryPi's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SofaBaton is free to download; Homebridge for RaspberryPi costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Homebridge for RaspberryPi holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 216 and 302 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Homebridge for RaspberryPi's written reviews are positive against 37% of SofaBaton's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homebridge for RaspberryPi ships an update every 5 weeks, SofaBaton every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Homebridge for RaspberryPi versus SofaBaton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomebridge for RaspberryPiSofaBaton
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (216 ratings) — better2.4 (302 ratings)
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings216302 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiklas von WeiheHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC

Customer experience

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

All ratings216 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative50.8%

SofaBaton

All ratings298 ratings
Positive32.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative62.4%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative55.4%

User reviews

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

From 216 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Simplifies Homebridge setup
  • 💡 Useful management features
  • 🔒 Stable and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔌 Compatibility problems with existing Homebridge installations
  • 🤔 Lacks documentation and guidance
  • 💰 Overpriced for limited functionality

SofaBaton

From 302 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 💡 Customizable buttons
  • 🔒 Reliable connection
  • 🔋 Long battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 👎 Unintuitive interface
  • 🔍 Incomplete device database
  • 🔍 Difficult to program
  • 🔍 Lacks advanced features

Bugs and requests

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to Raspberry Pi
  • Homebridge fails to run after installation
  • Plugins not detected or installed properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more Homebridge plugins
  • Ability to manually edit configuration files
  • Docker support
  • Better update and troubleshooting tools

SofaBaton

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during setup
  • Remote disconnects frequently
  • Buttons not responsive
  • Issues with firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Backup and restore settings
  • Improved device support
  • Easier programming process
  • More advanced macro functionality

In-app purchases

None

Homebridge for RaspberryPi

No in-app purchases

None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Homebridge for RaspberryPi free?
Homebridge for RaspberryPi costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Homebridge for RaspberryPi or SofaBaton?
Homebridge for RaspberryPi is rated higher. Homebridge for RaspberryPi averages 4.1 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while SofaBaton averages 2.4 from 302 ratings.
Do Homebridge for RaspberryPi or SofaBaton have ads?
Neither Homebridge for RaspberryPi nor SofaBaton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Homebridge for RaspberryPi or SofaBaton?
Homebridge for RaspberryPi ships an update every 5 weeks, and SofaBaton every 2 weeks. Most recently, Homebridge for RaspberryPi was updated on October 22, 2026 and SofaBaton on October 22, 2026.

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