SofaBaton vs DBD+
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
DBD+
Unlock doors using your mobile phone via Bluetooth technology. Remotely share access with family and friends, and receive alerts for abnormal movement or low battery. Experience a convenient and efficient new way of life.
- Bluetooth door unlocking
- Remote key sharing
- Zero-distance contact with family/friends
- Abnormal movement alarm
- Weak current smart tips
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A don't have to take the key out of APP.Allows you to easily use a mobile phone unlock using bluetooth technology;Can remote sharing keys at the same time, realize you zero distance contact with family and friends in space and time;And abnormal movement alarm, weak current smart tips and individual character, more waiting for digging, you just to give you a convenient and efficient new way of life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SofaBaton at every 2 weeks against DBD+'s every 2 months. SofaBaton also leads on ratings volume (298 vs 55). DBD+'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for SofaBaton against 2.3 for DBD+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 30% of DBD+'s.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, DBD+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | DBD+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (298 ratings) — better | 2.3 (55 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 298 — better | 55 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Shenzhen Dragon Brothers Digital Lock Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
DBD+
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
DBD+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
DBD+
No in-app purchases









