Comparison

LightSpace Connect vs SofaBaton

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

Head to head
About

LightSpace Connect

This utility generates test patterns for display calibration and color management. It allows users to measure and profile various screens, including mobile devices and connected TVs, ensuring professional-level color accuracy for both home and industry use.

Highlights
  • Test patch generation
  • Display measurement and profiling
  • Color management
  • Supports mobile screens, tablets, and TVs
  • Screen mirroring for comparison
  • Compatible with major calibration software
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Light Illusion is the de-facto standard for display calibration and colour management within the Film, Post-Production, and Broadcast industries, guaranteeing image accuracy and consistency at all levels, and uniquely supports Home Cinema at the same professional level, enabling home users to match professional colour accuracy LightSpace Connect enables ColourSpace and LightSpace display calibration programs to be used to measure and profile mobile phone screens, tablets, and connected TVs, monitors and displays, with LightSpace Connect acting as the required Test Patch Generator (TPG), enabling users and manufacturers alike to verify screen capabilities. Using Screen Mirroring any variations between a TV's HDMI inputs and direct streaming can be compared to assess any differences. LightSpace Connect is compatible with all ColourSpace, LightSpace and CalMan license versions.

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

LightSpace Connect4 screens
SofaBaton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LightSpace Connect at 5.0 against SofaBaton's 2.4. LightSpace Connect also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). SofaBaton's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (298 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. LightSpace Connect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SofaBaton asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LightSpace Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightSpace Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, SofaBaton every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LightSpace Connect versus SofaBaton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightSpace ConnectSofaBaton
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.4 (298 ratings)
Positive reviews—36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1298 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefano AcerbettiHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC

Customer experience

LightSpace Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SofaBaton

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

Bugs and requests

LightSpace Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

3 purchases

LightSpace Connect

One-time3
  • Calibration Gallery$0.99
  • Calibration Video$9.99
  • Unlimited Patches$14.99
None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightSpace Connect free?
LightSpace Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LightSpace Connect or SofaBaton?
LightSpace Connect is rated higher. LightSpace Connect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SofaBaton averages 2.4 from 298 ratings.
Do LightSpace Connect or SofaBaton have ads?
Neither LightSpace Connect nor SofaBaton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightSpace Connect or SofaBaton?
LightSpace Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and SofaBaton every 2 weeks. Most recently, LightSpace Connect was updated on October 7, 2026 and SofaBaton on October 14, 2026.

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