SofaBaton vs Smart Shades 2.0
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
Smart Shades 2.0
Control your window treatments remotely with this app. Automate shade and blind positions with scheduling and manage individual or grouped devices from anywhere. Requires a Smart Hub to operate.
- Remote shade and blind control
- Scheduling and automation
- Control single or grouped treatments
- Room customization with photos
- Compatible with Smith & Noble shades
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The Smith & Noble App allows users to manage their shades and blinds from their mobile device. State-of-the art and easy-to-use, this system can customize functionality and control single and multiple window treatments from virtually anywhere in the world. To use the app, users must also have the Smith & Noble Smart Hub available at smithandnoble.com. Key features: Compatible with Smith & Noble shades and blinds. Has scheduling functionality to automate shades and blinds to preferred settings. Control shades and blinds in real-time without being at home. Operate a single shade or blind as well as groups across entire home. Customize with photos of your rooms or use ours.
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Verdict
SofaBaton and Smart Shades 2.0 both sit at 2.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 23% of Smart Shades 2.0's. SofaBaton also leads on ratings volume (306 vs 51). Smart Shades 2.0's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence 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 2.5 for Smart Shades 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 306 ratings behind it against 51, 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 23% of Smart Shades 2.0's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Shades 2.0 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | Smart Shades 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (306 ratings) | 2.5 (51 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better | 22.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 306 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | SMITH & NOBLE, LLC |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
Smart Shades 2.0
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
Smart Shades 2.0
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
Smart Shades 2.0
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SofaBaton free?
Is Smart Shades 2.0 free?
Which has better reviews, SofaBaton or Smart Shades 2.0?
Do SofaBaton or Smart Shades 2.0 have ads?
Which is updated more often, SofaBaton or Smart Shades 2.0?
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