Comparison

SofaBaton vs Habit Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote configuration
  • IR code database access
  • Device setup via online search
  • Learning from original remotes
  • Customizable button assignments
  • Macro key sequence creation
Features
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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

About

Habit Control

This app helps users manage habits by locking physical items like snack boxes, game consoles, or medicine cabinets. It features a self-control timer that prevents unlocking for a set period, aiding in breaking bad habits or maintaining focus. Access can also be shared with others for specific purposes.

Highlights
  • Physical item locking
  • Self-control timer
  • Access sharing
  • Habit management
  • Device control
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Habit Control is a Bluetooth app designed to help users create structured access rules for food, snacks, alcohol, phones, medicine, sweets, electronic devices, and other everyday temptations. Instead of relying only on willpower, the app works with a smart lock system to create clear physical boundaries and consistent routines. The app allows users to set recurring no-access schedules in advance. You can define exactly when access is restricted - for example during nighttime hours, study sessions, work hours, fasting periods, weekends, or after bedtime. Once programmed, schedules run automatically every day without needing to reset individual timers manually. Habit Control supports flexible use cases for both individuals and families. Parents can create screen-time schedules, snack-access rules, or structured parental control routines for children, while couples, roommates, and family members can follow shared access schedules together(IMPORTANT: The lock does not open automatically when the timer or schedule window ends - unlocking is done via smartphone). The app also supports different permission levels. Owner and Admin users can manage schedules, timers, and settings, while Guest users can only lock or unlock. Guests cannot create schedules or timers, change settings, or unlock early. For users seeking stricter self-discipline, the app includes a Self-Control Mode. When enabled, schedules and timers cannot be overridden early even by owner and admins. This mode is designed to help support routines related to mindful eating, reducing distractions, limiting late-night snacking, limiting phone use, managing gaming time, or creating healthier daily habits. The app supports both recurring schedules and individual countdown timers. Timers can be set from minutes up to 366 days depending on the user's needs. Users can also manually lock or unlock when schedules allow access. Habit Control works with iPhone and Android smartphones via Bluetooth connection. Unlocking is always performed manually through the smartphone app after the timer or restricted schedule ends. A built-in Virtual Test Lock allows users to explore the app and experiment with schedules before connecting a physical lock. This helps users understand how different access rules work and test routines before applying them to real cabinets, drawers, refrigerators, pantries or other storage areas. The app also provides battery monitoring features for connected locks, including real-time battery percentage display and optional low-battery auto-unlock settings to help prevent accidental lockouts. Habit Control is designed as a practical routine-management tool that adds structure and intentionality to daily habits.

Screenshots

SofaBaton4 screens
Habit Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Habit Control at 3.5 against SofaBaton's 2.4. SofaBaton's advantage is ratings volume (298 vs 11) 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Habit Control holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 29% of Habit Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, Habit Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SofaBaton versus Habit Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaBatonHabit Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (298 ratings)3.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings298 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INCVLAS LLC

Customer experience

SofaBaton

All ratings298 ratings
Positive32.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative62.4%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative55.4%

Habit Control

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

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

Habit Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

None

Habit Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Habit Control free?
Habit Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SofaBaton or Habit Control?
Habit Control is rated higher. SofaBaton averages 2.4 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Habit Control averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.
Do SofaBaton or Habit Control have ads?
Neither SofaBaton nor Habit Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SofaBaton or Habit Control?
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, and Habit Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, SofaBaton was updated on October 14, 2026 and Habit Control on October 3, 2026.

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