Comparison

SofaBaton vs Hegel Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote configuration
  • IR code database access
  • Device setup via online search
  • Learning from original remotes
  • Customizable button assignments
  • Macro key sequence creation
Features
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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

About

Hegel Remote

Control your compatible Hegel amplifier remotely over your network. Adjust volume, mute, select inputs, and manage presets with ease. This app provides a convenient way to interact with your audio equipment.

Highlights
  • Network scan for amplifiers
  • Manual IP input
  • Eco mode control
  • Volume and mute control
  • Input selection and naming
  • Preset volume settings
Features
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Hegel Remote turns your iPhone and iPad into a calm, clear remote for your Hegel amplifier. It talks to the amp directly over your own Wi-Fi network: no account, no cloud, no ads. THE REMOTE • Power, mute, inputs and volume on one screen • A large volume gauge: drag it, tap the buttons, or hold a number to glide there gradually • A live picture of your amp that shows its display, input and volume • Presets: your favourite input at the right volume, one tap away • On iPad, presets and inputs are always in view, also in a small window next to another app • Works with VoiceOver MADE YOURS • Name your inputs (Vinyl, TV, Streamer) and hide the ones you don't use • Give an input its own volume, set the moment you switch to it • Night volume limit: a highest volume for the late hours • More than one Hegel? Add them all, at home or in your holiday home, and switch with a tap • Share your setup with another iPhone or iPad through a QR code • Gentle haptics and animations, each of which you can switch off OUTSIDE THE APP • Home Screen widgets, including one with your presets • Lock Screen widgets • Controls for Control Center and the Lock Screen: power, mute, volume up and down (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: turn the amp on or off, louder or quieter, mute it, or switch to an input or preset by its name ("Switch Hegel Remote to Vinyl"), also from an automation at bedtime • Apple Watch: power, mute, volume, inputs and presets on your wrist SUPPORTED AMPLIFIERS Hegel Röst, H95, H120, H190, H190V, H390 and H590, and the streaming amplifiers H150, H200, H400 and H600, connected to your network. The app finds your amp by itself, or you enter its IP address. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed or supported by Hegel in any way.

Screenshots

SofaBaton4 screens
Hegel Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SofaBaton at Free against Hegel Remote's $8.99. SofaBaton also leads on ratings volume (302 vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Hegel Remote's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (74% vs 37%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SofaBaton is free to download; Hegel Remote costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hegel Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 302 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hegel Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, Hegel Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SofaBaton versus Hegel Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaBatonHegel Remote
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating2.4 (302 ratings)3.3 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings302 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INCThijs Langenhuijsen

Customer experience

SofaBaton

All ratings298 ratings
Positive32.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative62.4%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative55.4%

Hegel Remote

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.5%

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

Hegel Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

None

Hegel Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hegel Remote free?
Hegel Remote costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SofaBaton or Hegel Remote?
Hegel Remote is rated higher. SofaBaton averages 2.4 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Hegel Remote averages 3.3 from 9 ratings.
Do SofaBaton or Hegel Remote have ads?
Neither SofaBaton nor Hegel Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SofaBaton or Hegel Remote?
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hegel Remote monthly. Most recently, SofaBaton was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hegel Remote on October 25, 2026.

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