SofaBaton vs myLILIN
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
myLILIN
This mobile application serves as a remote surveillance hub for LILIN devices. It allows users to control cameras, access recorded videos, monitor device status, and receive event alerts without needing a computer. The app features secure, encrypted transmissions and a straightforward setup process.
- Connect to LILIN NVR and IPCAM via P2P
- Live camera view with fluent streaming
- Playback recorded videos from NVR
- Receive push notifications for events
- Landscape viewing for maximized image
- Event list with filtering for management
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myLILIN is the surveillance hub on mobile devices. With the compatibility with LILIN devices, you can control the camera, retrieve videos, view device status, and get alerts without using a computer. No complicated setup procedure and all the transmissions are encrypted by industry standards. ## Features: 1. Connect to LILIN NVR and IPCAM by P2P 2. Live view with fluent streaming (depends on network condition) 3. Playback recordings on NVR 4. Push notification to catch any event 5. Landscape viewing to maximize the image 6. Event list and filter for management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: myLILIN at 5.0 against SofaBaton's 2.4. SofaBaton's advantage is ratings volume (306 vs 1). 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.
myLILIN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 306 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, myLILIN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | myLILIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (306 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 306 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Merit LILIN Ent. Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
myLILIN
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
myLILIN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
myLILIN
No in-app purchases
