SofaBaton vs PPsmart
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
PPsmart
This app enhances your experience with wireless IP cameras and other smart home devices. It allows remote monitoring, device sharing with family, and secure cloud video storage, ensuring your home is protected and your life is smarter.
- Connect PPSmart IP cameras
- Remote camera access worldwide
- Remote monitoring
- Device sharing with family
- Cloud video storage
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PPSmart App protrect all your love , and make your life smarter. We provide you a brand new exprience of your PPSmart wireless IP cameras as well as other smart home intergratong. 1.Connect your PPSmart IP cameras to internet 2. Acess your camera from anywhere in the world 3.Monitor your camere remotely 4.decive sharing,one tap to share devices with your familys 5. video Storage in Cloud ,no fear camera broken .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PPsmart at 100% against SofaBaton's 37%. PPsmart also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). SofaBaton's advantage is ratings volume (298 vs 1). 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.
PPsmart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of PPsmart's.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | PPsmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (298 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 298 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | 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 | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | PPNEST INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY INC |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
PPsmart
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
PPsmart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
PPsmart
No in-app purchases
