SofaBaton vs WS66i
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
WS66i
Control your whole home audio system with this app. Manage volume, bass, treble, and balance for individual zones, or activate party mode for synchronized playback across up to 18 zones. Stream music wirelessly and easily connect multiple amplifiers.
- Customizable zone and source names
- Volume, bass, treble, and balance control per zone
- All zones ON/OFF
- Party Mode for synchronized playback
- Control up to 18 zones
- Wireless music streaming
- New GUI structure for immediate content visibility
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The Soundavo Multi-Room Audio Control app allows for seamless integration and control of the WS66i and WS66i-AMP whole home distributed audio systems. APP Feature: - Customizable Zone and Source Names - Control each zone’s Volume, Bass, Treble, and Balance - All Zones ON or OFF with a touch of a button - Party Mode to allow all zones to listen to the same source instantly - Up to 18 zones of audio can be controlled from a phone or tablet - Support wireless music streaming The app supports up to three WS66i Matrix Amplifier/Controller for total 18 zones and 6 sources. You can achieve up to 18 zones by linking 3 amplifiers together using the provided ribbon cable. They then become Master, Slave 1, and Slave 2. When you have multiple amplifiers connected together. NEW GUI STRUCTURE - Brand new overall main screen design, which makes the available content visible immediately. - Adjust the each zone's on/off, volume and the source selection on the main UI page. - New Master, Slave 1 and Slave 2 amplifer devices selection menu at the top of the main screen. - improve the Auto Searching Device engine over the network for easy connection. Send your feedback, suggestions, bug reports to the email support@soundavo.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WS66i at 2.7 against SofaBaton's 2.4. WS66i also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). SofaBaton's advantage is ratings volume (302 vs 19). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
WS66i holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 302 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 38% positive.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, WS66i every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | WS66i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (302 ratings) | 2.7 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 302 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | SOUNDAVO, INC. |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
WS66i
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
WS66i
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
WS66i
No in-app purchases
