SofaBaton vs SmartIOT
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
SmartIOT
Control your MROCIOA HDMI Switcher with this intuitive application. Easily switch channels, manage TV volume, navigate menus, and control playback functions like play and pause. The app provides a clear view of device names for each channel.
- Switch HDMI channels
- Adjust TV volume
- Control TV menus
- Play/pause TV
- View device names
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This app is used to control MROCIOA's HDMI Switcher. It can switch the channels, adjust the volume of the TV, control the menu, play and pause of the TV, etc. You can clearly see the device name of each channel. Easy to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: SofaBaton at 302 against SmartIOT's 3. SmartIOT's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (50% vs 37%). On price, update cadence, 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.
SmartIOT holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 302 ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of SmartIOT's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | SmartIOT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (302 ratings) | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 302 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 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 | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Shenzhen Sailiken Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
SmartIOT
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
SmartIOT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
SmartIOT
No in-app purchases
