BenchSentry vs SofaBaton
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BenchSentry
Secure your deliveries and prevent package theft with this smart bench system. Manage tracking codes, create custom entry codes for guests, and receive real-time notifications about all bench activity. Compatible with all major carriers and home delivery services.
- Package theft prevention
- Manage tracking codes
- Custom entry codes for guests
- Real-time activity notifications
- Supports all carriers
- Home delivery service integration
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Never worry about another package being stolen!! Protect your front porch by securing all deliveries in your BenchSentry.Manage all Tracking Codes for your upcoming deliveries from your mobile app. Create custom Entry Codes for friends and family so they, too, can access the Bench. Tracking and Entry Codes are synced to the Bench from your mobile app. Delivery drivers will be prompted to enter a portion of the Tracking Code to access your Bench. You will be notified of all Bench activities, deliveries, access using an Entry Code and any failed attempts to access your Bench. The Bench can be used by ALL carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, OnTrac, etc.) and home delivery services (meal delivery, grocery delivery, dry cleaning, neighborhood swap, etc).
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.
- Bluetooth remote configuration
- IR code database access
- Device setup via online search
- Learning from original remotes
- Customizable button assignments
- Macro key sequence creation
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BenchSentry at 2.8 against SofaBaton's 2.4. BenchSentry also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). SofaBaton's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 17%) and ratings volume (298 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BenchSentry holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of BenchSentry's written reviews are positive against 37% of SofaBaton's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BenchSentry ships an update every 5 weeks, SofaBaton every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BenchSentry | SofaBaton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (10 ratings) — better | 2.4 (298 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 298 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Overhead Door Corporation | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC |
Customer experience
BenchSentry
SofaBaton
Bugs and requests
BenchSentry
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
BenchSentry
No in-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
