SofaBaton vs RainPoint Home
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
RainPoint Home
Manage your home and garden with a smart system. Control appliances remotely, schedule irrigation for your lawn, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Share access with family and connect easily.
- Remote appliance control
- Irrigation scheduling
- Simultaneous device control
- Timer functions
- Device sharing
- Easy device connection
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smart system for home and garden! 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Irrigation control: easy to set irrigation sheduled，nurture beatiful lawns of your garden. 3. Simultaneously control: multiple devices can be controlled with one App 4. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 5. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 6. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SofaBaton at 37% against RainPoint Home's 21%. SofaBaton also leads on rating (2.4 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (303 vs 63). 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.
SofaBaton holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 303 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 21% of RainPoint Home's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, RainPoint Home every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | RainPoint Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (303 ratings) — better | 2.2 (63 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better | 21.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 303 — better | 63 |
| 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 | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Fujian Baldr Technology Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
RainPoint Home
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
RainPoint Home
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
RainPoint Home
No in-app purchases
