# SofaBaton vs Telefant

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.

Both are free to download. Telefant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SofaBaton asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SofaBaton | Telefant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofabaton/id1456346952/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefant/id6563147903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **289** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455944293) | [Leo Wehrfritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663611386) |

## 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


### Telefant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefant/id6563147903)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


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