Comparison

SofaBaton vs Letianpai

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

Letianpai

Control robots and integrate various sensors with this utility application. It allows for advanced customization and interaction with robotic hardware.

Highlights
  • Robot control
  • Sensor integration
  • Hardware interaction
  • Customization options
Features
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The Letianpai APP can control the robot and add sensors.

Screenshots

SofaBaton4 screens
Letianpai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SofaBaton at 2.4 against Letianpai's 1.0. SofaBaton also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (298 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

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

SofaBaton holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. 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 0% of Letianpai's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, Letianpai every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SofaBaton versus Letianpai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaBatonLetianpai
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (298 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings298 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB76 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC北京人和家科技有限公司

Customer experience

SofaBaton

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

Letianpai

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Letianpai

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

None

Letianpai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Letianpai free?
Letianpai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SofaBaton or Letianpai?
SofaBaton is rated higher. SofaBaton averages 2.4 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Letianpai averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SofaBaton or Letianpai have ads?
Neither SofaBaton nor Letianpai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SofaBaton or Letianpai?
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, and Letianpai every 3 weeks. Most recently, SofaBaton was updated on October 14, 2026 and Letianpai on October 12, 2026.

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