Comparison

iWoofer Pro vs SofaBaton

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

Head to head
About

iWoofer Pro

Control your wireless subwoofer's DSP functions with this app. It offers low-latency, pro-grade room correction without needing an external microphone. The system features an open hardware design for flexible integration.

Highlights
  • Wireless subwoofer DSP control
  • Intuitive DSP function management
  • Low latency FIR/IIR filtering
  • Pro-grade minimum phase FIR room correction
  • No external microphone required
  • Open hardware design
Features
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The iWoofer Pro is a wireless subwoofer DSP control system with opened hardware design. The app allows control plenty of DSP functions in an intuitive manner. Low latency (2.5mS FIR + 2.5mS IIR filtering and ADC/DAC = 5mS total) pro grade minimum phase FIR room correction algorithm. No external mic required.

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

iWoofer Pro4 screens
SofaBaton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SofaBaton at Free against iWoofer Pro's $4.99. SofaBaton also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (298 vs 13). iWoofer Pro's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (54% vs 37%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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; iWoofer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iWoofer Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of iWoofer Pro's written reviews are positive against 37% of SofaBaton's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWoofer Pro ships an update every 6 months, SofaBaton every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iWoofer Pro versus SofaBaton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWoofer ProSofaBaton
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (13 ratings) — better2.4 (298 ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13298 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARTEM KHLYUPINHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC

Customer experience

iWoofer Pro

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

SofaBaton

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

Bugs and requests

iWoofer Pro

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

None

iWoofer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWoofer Pro free?
iWoofer Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iWoofer Pro or SofaBaton?
iWoofer Pro is rated higher. iWoofer Pro averages 2.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SofaBaton averages 2.4 from 298 ratings.
Do iWoofer Pro or SofaBaton have ads?
Neither iWoofer Pro nor SofaBaton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWoofer Pro or SofaBaton?
iWoofer Pro ships an update every 6 months, and SofaBaton every 2 weeks. Most recently, iWoofer Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and SofaBaton on October 14, 2026.

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