SofaBaton vs Consciot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Consciot
Control smart home devices like lights and plugs remotely. Create custom scenes and automate routines for convenience. Integrates with voice assistants for hands-free operation.
- Add multiple smart devices
- Remote control from anywhere
- Voice control with Alexa
- Create custom scenes
- Schedule device automation
- User-friendly interface
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Consciot APP is meant to enrich your lighting experience and enable your devices to work “smartly” for you, a bridge leading you to home automation. MULTIPLE DEVICES TO ADD One APP but serves you more. It is used to add a variety of Consciot Smart Devices, including smart plugs, smart lighting system even from two different protocols: Wi-Fi and Zigbee, such as Wi-Fi smart LED lights, Zigbee Tunable Starter kit, Zigbee Dimmable Starter kit, Zigbee smart LED lights. You can create your own smart home system on this small APP. INTUITIVE TO SET UP The user-friendly Consciot APP trim down all the unnecessary information, easy and simple for users to install and explore. FREE TO CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE Save you from the chores of getting up to turn on/off the lights or appliances. Just stay in your couch or bed, tap with your fingers on the phone, you can simply get the lighting or appliances connected to the plug under control. Even if you’re away, you’re still able to control them at any time. SYNC WITH ALEXA Consciot APP is able to be linked with Amazon Alexa APP. Within a few steps, you can authorize Alexa to control your Consciot devices. Simply talking to Alexa, especially when you’re dealing with something else, the work such as turn on/off the lights, adjust the brightness or color temperature can be done by your little assistant. CREATE AUTOMATION In “Automation” page, you can schedule your devices to work on your routine. Choose the device you want to trigger, select the time, repeat mode, status etc, make targeted automation. CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN SCENES Save the settings you usually use into personalized scenes, name them into “Dinner Time”, “Go to Bed”, “Movie Watching” etc. A single tap on the APP can shift you from a normal scene into an ideal one.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SofaBaton at 2.4 against Consciot's 1.7. SofaBaton also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). Consciot's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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.
SofaBaton holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 0% of Consciot's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, Consciot every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | Consciot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (298 ratings) — better | 1.7 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 298 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | LINGKAI Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
Consciot
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
Consciot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
Consciot
No in-app purchases









