Comparison

SofaBaton vs Telefant

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

Telefant

This app allows users to control their Logitech Harmony hubs with interactive widgets and control center access. It supports multiple hubs and offers device and activity management. Note that setup and configuration are not supported.

Highlights
  • Interactive home screen widgets
  • Control center controls (iOS 18+)
  • Connect to multiple hubs
  • Start and stop activities
  • Control devices
Features
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Disclaimer: Telefant is designed to control a Logitech Harmony hub. If you don't own one, you won't be able to use Telefant! Telefant is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Logitech, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. Features: - Interactive home screen widgets* - Control center controls (iOS 18 and higher)* - Connect to multiple hubs and quickly switch between them - Start and stop activities - Control devices Telefant cannot be used to: - Set up or configure Harmony hubs - Edit or add new activities or devices - Anything else that isn't explicitly mentioned as a feature * Telefant can be used free of charge for an unlimited time and unlimited number of connected hubs. Interactive widgets and control center controls can be unlocked via a one-time In-App Purchase that can be shared with your family. Telefant is licensed under the Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SofaBaton4 screens
Telefant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Telefant at 5.0 against SofaBaton's 2.4. Telefant also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 36%). SofaBaton's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (289 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. Telefant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SofaBaton asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Telefant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 289 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 75% of Telefant's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SofaBaton versus Telefant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaBatonTelefant
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (289 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings289 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INCLeo Wehrfritz

Customer experience

SofaBaton

All ratings289 ratings
Positive32.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative62.6%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative55.7%

Telefant

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Telefant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Telefant

One-time1
  • Widget Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Telefant free?
Telefant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SofaBaton or Telefant?
Telefant is rated higher. SofaBaton averages 2.4 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while Telefant averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SofaBaton or Telefant have ads?
Neither SofaBaton nor Telefant shows ads.

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