SofaBaton vs ULTIMEA
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
ULTIMEA
Enhance your audio experience with smart controls and powerful EQ customization. This app allows for precise device management and regular updates, ensuring a personalized sound setup for your soundbar.
- Quick soundbar setup
- Enhanced audio with smart controls
- Powerful EQ customization
- 121 preset EQ matrices
- 10-band equalizer settings
- Remote control support
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates
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Use the app to quickly set up your Soundbar and enjoy enhanced audio with smart controls, powerful EQ customization, precise device management, and regular OTA updates for a personalized sound experience. Features: -121 preset EQ matrices for fine-tuned audio. -10-band equalizer settings to customize your sound. -6 dynamic scene modes and millions of colors. -Remote Control supported. -Keep device software updated, to enjoy the latest features. -Get product support. *Note: Some features may not be available on all products. At the same time, we will develop more product compatibility, thank you for your patience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ULTIMEA at 4.8 against SofaBaton's 2.4. ULTIMEA also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 37%). SofaBaton's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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.
ULTIMEA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 298 and 845 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 51% of ULTIMEA's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, ULTIMEA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | ULTIMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (298 ratings) | 4.8 (845 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 51.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 298 | 845 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Dynanic Inc. |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
ULTIMEA
User reviews
SofaBaton
From 298 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 💡 Customizable buttons
- 🔒 Reliable connection
- 🔋 Long battery life
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 👎 Unintuitive interface
- 🔍 Incomplete device database
- 🔍 Difficult to program
- 🔍 Lacks advanced features
ULTIMEA
From 845 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Amazing sound quality
- 🔊 Great bass
- 📱 Good app functionality
- 🔌 Easy setup and connection
- 💰 Excellent value for money
Room to improve
- ❌ App not connecting to devices
- 🎛️ Limited app capabilities
- 📉 Volume control issues (slider)
- 🚫 Missing essential volume adjustments
- 🔌 Bluetooth connection drops
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
ULTIMEA
Reported bugs
22 issues- App not connecting to various models (D50, D60, M4T, S60, S70, S80, Nova S70, Nova S40, Apollo S50, Poseidon D80, Poseidon D60, Poseidon Nova S80, Solo B30 Pro)
- Bluetooth connection drops
- Optimal mode works on and off
- Demote random stopped working
- App requires an account to run
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- Volume slider is imprecise and shoots up/down
- Last update made volume control impossible from remote
- EQ settings not working correctly after update
- System resets automatically after update
- Soundbar frequently fails to connect to TV via Bluetooth
- Rhythm mode brightness capped and unadjustable
- LED sensitivity removed
- Remote no longer supports lighting controls
- App offers little to no lighting customization
- New update ruined functionality
- App design changed to bright white, previously dark and pleasant
- Subwoofer emits a persistent, audible beep
- Delay in sound when video becomes quiet
- Popping sound from front left speaker in quiet scenes
- App crashes or freezes
- Device not found error
- Unable to connect to Bluetooth in the app
Requested features
12 requests- Add bass, mid-range, treble, and surround volume adjustments to the app
- Implement up/down arrow volume controls or number input instead of a slider
- Add more options for RGB lights customization
- Add Alexa support for voice control of volume
- Dark mode option for the app
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- Option to be notified when a device becomes supported
- Add volume control for rear speakers
- Allow manual adjustment of EQ settings
- Add auto shut-off feature (customizable)
- Restore removed LED customization features
- Provide a legacy version of the app
- Allow users to choose between light and dark mode
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
ULTIMEA
No in-app purchases
