SofaBaton vs ABLEGRID Smart
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
ABLEGRID Smart
Control multiple smart devices remotely through the cloud. Automate your home by setting custom timings and tasks for your devices. Share access with family and friends for enhanced convenience.
- Remote multi-device control
- Cloud-based smart life
- Device intelligence via timings and tasks
- Shared use with family and friends
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ABLEGRID Smart, create a cloud-based smart life! 1. The supported multi-devices can be controlled remotely to realize cloudification. 2. Make the device intelligent by simply setting timings and tasks. 3. Shared use by family and friends to make life more convenient.
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Verdict
SofaBaton and ABLEGRID Smart both sit at 2.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ABLEGRID Smart's written reviews are positive against 37% of SofaBaton's. ABLEGRID Smart also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). SofaBaton's advantage is ratings volume (298 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). 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 2.5 for ABLEGRID Smart. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of ABLEGRID Smart's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, ABLEGRID Smart every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | ABLEGRID Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (298 ratings) | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 298 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| 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 | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | APRILBIZ LIMITED |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
ABLEGRID Smart
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
ABLEGRID Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
ABLEGRID Smart
No in-app purchases
