# MOES vs SofaBaton

The clearest difference is update cadence: SofaBaton at every 2 weeks against MOES's every 3 months. SofaBaton also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 23%) and ratings volume (298 vs 65). MOES's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for MOES against 2.4 for SofaBaton. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 298 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of MOES's written reviews are positive against 37% of SofaBaton's.

MOES ships an update every 3 months, SofaBaton every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOES | SofaBaton |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moes/id1445259938/reviews) | **[2.4 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofabaton/id1456346952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **298** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **36.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 265 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [乐周 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445259937) | [HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455944293) |

## What reviewers say

### MOES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moes/id1445259938)

Control your home devices remotely from anywhere, anytime. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set schedules with timers and countdowns, and share control with family. Automate your entire house with custom scenes and enjoy voice control compatibility.

**Highlights:** Remote control of home devices, Simultaneous multi-device access, Timer and countdown scheduling, Device sharing and group control, Voice control compatibility, Scene automation for whole-house linkage

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### SofaBaton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofabaton/id1456346952)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Remote disconnects frequently
- Buttons not responsive
- Issues with firmware updates

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOES free?

MOES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SofaBaton free?

SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MOES or SofaBaton?

SofaBaton is rated higher. MOES averages 2.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while SofaBaton averages 2.4 from 298 ratings.

### Do MOES or SofaBaton have ads?

Neither MOES nor SofaBaton shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MOES or SofaBaton?

MOES ships an update every 3 months, and SofaBaton every 2 weeks. Most recently, MOES was updated on September 24, 2026 and SofaBaton on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
