Comparison

SofaBaton vs XPOLAR

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

XPOLAR

This app introduces a sports recovery device that combines cold, heat, and compression therapy. It aims to help athletes relieve muscle fatigue, prevent injuries, and improve performance. The goal is to make professional-grade recovery accessible to everyone.

Highlights
  • Cold therapy
  • Heat therapy
  • Contrast therapy
  • Compression therapy
  • Muscle fatigue relief
  • Injury prevention
Features
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Hi everyone, this is XPOLAR, a new sports recovery brand. We are tired of bulky cryo chambers, tired of ice packs that drips and stains our sofa the ground and the car, tired of heat creams that leave our sticky hands... That‘s why we created——Our product, XPOLAR X Sports Recovery Device, integrates cold, heat, contrast therapy, also compression. It helps sports enthusiasts quickly relieve muscle and joint fatigue, avoid injuries, and enhance athletic performance. We want to make professional sports recovery that accessible to everyone. We hope everyone can break free from the constraints of sports injuries, enjoy the process and pleasure of all sports without any restrictions.

Screenshots

SofaBaton4 screens
XPOLAR3 screens

Verdict

The call

SofaBaton and XPOLAR both sit at 2.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 0% of XPOLAR's. SofaBaton also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (298 vs 5). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for SofaBaton against 2.4 for XPOLAR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 0% of XPOLAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, XPOLAR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SofaBaton versus XPOLAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaBatonXPOLAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (298 ratings)2.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings298 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB136 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INCShenzhen Xpolar Innovation Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SofaBaton

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

XPOLAR

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

XPOLAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

None

XPOLAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XPOLAR free?
XPOLAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SofaBaton or XPOLAR?
SofaBaton and XPOLAR are both rated 2.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 298 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do SofaBaton or XPOLAR have ads?
Neither SofaBaton nor XPOLAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SofaBaton or XPOLAR?
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, and XPOLAR every 2 months. Most recently, SofaBaton was updated on October 14, 2026 and XPOLAR on October 13, 2026.

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