SofaBaton vs 4K Vertex2 Total Control
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
4K Vertex2 Total Control
This application allows users to remotely control and operate their HDFury VERTEX2 device. It provides quick access to functions like channel switching and power control for frequent use.
- Remote control for HDFury VERTEX2
- Fast remote access
- Channel switching
- ON/OFF function control
- WIFI permission request
- SD card/file writing permission
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This APP request WIFI and SD card/file writing permission. It will allow you to control and operate your HDFury VERTEX2. The APP only provide fast remote control. For easy use to switch channel or ON/OFF function frequently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SofaBaton at 2.4 against 4K Vertex2 Total Control's 1.0. SofaBaton also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (303 vs 4). 4K Vertex2 Total Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 303 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, 4K Vertex2 Total Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | 4K Vertex2 Total Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (303 ratings) — better | 1.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 303 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Affyy |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
4K Vertex2 Total Control
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
4K Vertex2 Total Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
4K Vertex2 Total Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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