# SofaBaton vs XPOLAR

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SofaBaton | XPOLAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofabaton/id1456346952/reviews) | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpolar/id6504900235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **298** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **36.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 72 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455944293) | [Shenzhen Xpolar Innovation Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754283604) |

## What reviewers say

### SofaBaton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofabaton/id1456346952)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 💡 Customizable buttons
- 🔒 Reliable connection
- 🔋 Long battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 👎 Unintuitive interface
- 🔍 Incomplete device database
- 🔍 Difficult to program
- 🔍 Lacks advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Remote disconnects frequently
- Buttons not responsive
- Issues with firmware updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Backup and restore settings
- Improved device support
- Easier programming process
- More advanced macro functionality


### XPOLAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpolar/id6504900235)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*