SofaBaton vs Thermostat control BLE
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
Thermostat control BLE
Control your room temperature directly from your smartphone. This app connects via Bluetooth to your thermostat, allowing you to adjust settings, request room cleaning, or set do-not-disturb preferences for each room.
- Set room temperature via smartphone
- Bluetooth thermostat connection
- Request room cleaning
- Set do-not-disturb preferences
- Manage preferences per room
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The Thermostat Control application allows you to set the temperature for each room from your smartphone. By connecting to the thermostat via bluetooth it is in fact possible to regulate the temperature, request cleaning of the room or not to be disturbed. Once the application has been paired with the thermostat, these preferences can be set for each available camera using the appropriate selector.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SofaBaton at 2.4 against Thermostat control BLE's 1.0. SofaBaton also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). Thermostat control BLE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.
SofaBaton holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 306 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 0% of Thermostat control BLE's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, Thermostat control BLE every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | Thermostat control BLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (306 ratings) — better | 1.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 306 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | TROLL s.r.l. |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
Thermostat control BLE
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
Thermostat control BLE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
Thermostat control BLE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SofaBaton free?
Is Thermostat control BLE free?
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