Comparison

SofaBaton vs HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

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

Head to head
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

About

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

Control your Hunter Wi-Fi ceiling fans remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Manage fan speed and lighting with a clean, modern interface. Integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control.

Highlights
  • Remote fan and light control
  • Seamless device pairing
  • Modern, easy-to-navigate interface
  • Google Assistant integration
  • Amazon Alexa integration
Features
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Good looks with the smarts to match. Hunter incorporates smart home technology into their ceiling fans to bring you the comfort you deserve with the convenience you desire. The easy to use Hunter SIMPLEconnect® app gives you the freedom to control your Hunter SIMPLEconnect® Wi-Fi fans from the palm of your hand. • Seamless device-pairing process connects the app to your fan • Clean, modern app design for easy navigation as well as fan and light control within the app • Optimized for the latest OS Download the SIMPLEconnect® app and start controlling your comfort from your smart phone or tablet. It’s that simple! Please note: This app does NOT support Bluetooth technology. Please contact customercare@Hunterfan.com for more information. For Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa functionality, pair your device in SIMPLEconnect® app first. Google Assistant process: To use your fan with Google Assistant, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app, then activate Google Assistant. Amazon Alexa process: To use your fan with Alexa, first, add your device(s) in the SIMPLEconnect® app. Once your fan(s) are added to your SIMPLEconnect® account, activate the Amazon Alexa skill "Hunter – SIMPLEconnect® Smart Ceiling Fan" and enter your SIMPLEconnect® credentials to link your fan to Alexa control. View our product line of Smart fans here: https://www.hunterfan.com/pages/ceiling-fan-smart-home

Screenshots

SofaBaton4 screens
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) at 3.6 against SofaBaton's 2.4. HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 306). SofaBaton's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) has 4.3K ratings behind it against 306, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 12% of HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SofaBaton versus HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaBatonHunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (306 ratings)3.6 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews — better12.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3064.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INCHunter Fan

Customer experience

SofaBaton

All ratings306 ratings
Positive32.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative62.1%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative55.4%

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

All ratings4,266 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative83.9%

User reviews

SofaBaton

From 306 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

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🔌 Seamless integration with smart home platforms
  • 👍 Quiet and efficient fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🤔 Confusing setup process
  • 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive app
  • 🔒 Poor customer support

Bugs and 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

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently crashes or becomes unresponsive
  • Fans randomly disconnect from the network
  • App fails to properly sync fan settings and states

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better integration with popular smart home platforms
  • Firmware update capability within the app

In-app purchases

None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

None

HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) free?
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SofaBaton or HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)?
HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) is rated higher. SofaBaton averages 2.4 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) averages 3.6 from 4.3K ratings.
Do SofaBaton or HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) have ads?
Neither SofaBaton nor HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SofaBaton or HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®)?
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, and HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) every 6 weeks. Most recently, SofaBaton was updated on November 2, 2026 and HunterSMART™ (SIMPLEconnect®) on November 3, 2026.

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