SofaBaton vs AVA
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
AVA
This app enhances your connected home experience by allowing control of lighting, media, and climate. It offers a modern interface for ease of use and requires an AVA OS system to function. Designed for both homeowners and professional installers, it provides a premium experience across all devices.
- Control lighting
- Manage media playback
- Adjust climate settings
- Modern, clear interface
- Premium experience
- Requires AVA OS system
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The AVA App is the companion to AVA OS 2.0, bringing the connected home experience to iPhone and iPad. Control lighting, media, climate, and more through a crisp, modern interface designed for clarity and ease of use. Requires an AVA OS system. Built for both homeowners and pro installers, the AVA App delivers a consistent, premium experience across every screen in your home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AVA at 100% against SofaBaton's 36%. AVA also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4). SofaBaton's advantage is ratings volume (289 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 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.
AVA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. 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 point the same way: 36% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVA's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, AVA every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | AVA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (289 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 289 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| 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 | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | AVA Innovations AG |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
AVA
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
AVA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
AVA
No in-app purchases
