SofaBaton vs PROFICIENT Sub Station
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
PROFICIENT Sub Station
Easily set up and control your compatible subwoofer directly from your smartphone. Adjust settings like volume, crossover, phase, and EQ remotely to optimize your audio experience without moving from your listening position.
- Volume Control
- Crossover Adjustment
- Phase Control
- Delay Settings
- Manual EQ
- Auto EQ
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The Proficient Substation’s configuration and control app allows you to setup and control your subwoofer right from your smartphone. No more trips back and forth between the back of the subwoofer and the listening position during setup. Setup and correcting for acoustical room anomalies are just a button press away. Compatible Models: Proficient FRS-8 Proficient FRS-10 Proficient FRS-12 Proficient FTEQ-12 Features: - Volume Control - Crossover Adjustment - Phase Control - Delay Settings - Manual EQ - Auto EQ
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Verdict
SofaBaton and PROFICIENT Sub Station both sit at 2.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 0% of PROFICIENT Sub Station's. SofaBaton also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (289 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 PROFICIENT Sub Station. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 289 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 0% of PROFICIENT Sub Station's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, PROFICIENT Sub Station every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | PROFICIENT Sub Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (289 ratings) — better | 2.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 289 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Nice North America LLC |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
PROFICIENT Sub Station
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
PROFICIENT Sub Station
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
PROFICIENT Sub Station
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SofaBaton free?
Is PROFICIENT Sub Station free?
Which has better reviews, SofaBaton or PROFICIENT Sub Station?
Do SofaBaton or PROFICIENT Sub Station have ads?
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