SofaBaton vs Achedaway
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
Achedaway
This app allows users to easily control cupping devices, switching between modes and intensity levels. It features a timer for optimal therapy sessions and displays battery levels. Users can also connect multiple devices simultaneously and access contact links.
- Switch modes and intensity levels
- View battery level
- Set therapy timer
- Connect up to 6 devices
- In-app contact links
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As people are finding it difficult to switch between the modes or intensity levels when their cuppers are on their back, the Achedaway App is created to resolve these issues. Highlights： 1. Can easily switch between different modes and intensity levels. 2.The battery level is now visible. 3. Setting a timer is now available to gain the best self-cupping therapy experience. 4. Several links are provided for you to contact us through the app. 5.The app can connect up to 6 devices simultaneously.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SofaBaton at 37% against Achedaway's 0%. SofaBaton also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (298 vs 6). Achedaway's advantage is rating (2.8 vs 2.4) and 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.
Achedaway holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 0% of Achedaway's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, Achedaway every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | Achedaway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (298 ratings) | 2.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 298 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Achedaway |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
Achedaway
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
Achedaway
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
Achedaway
No in-app purchases
