SofaBaton vs Donner PA Speaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bluetooth remote configuration
- IR code database access
- Device setup via online search
- Learning from original remotes
- Customizable button assignments
- Macro key sequence creation
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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
Donner PA Speaker
Control Donner PA Speakers directly from your mobile device. Adjust volume and other speaker functions for a seamless audio experience.
- Volume adjustment
- Function control
- Mobile device integration
- Remote operation
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Donner PA Speaker App allows you to adjust the volume and other functions of the Donner PA Speakers on your mobile phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Donner PA Speaker at 4.0 against SofaBaton's 2.4. Donner PA Speaker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). SofaBaton's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (306 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Donner PA Speaker holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 306 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, Donner PA Speaker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | Donner PA Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (306 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 306 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Donner LLC |
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
Donner PA Speaker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
Donner PA Speaker
No in-app purchases
