SofaBaton vs Rvolution Remote
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
Rvolution Remote
Control network-enabled media players directly from your phone using simple IP codes. Adjust playback, volume, and more with a lightweight interface. No extra hardware is needed for this convenient media control solution.
- Control media players via IP
- Play, pause, skip functionality
- Adjust volume
- Lightweight interface
- No additional hardware required
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IP Media Remote lets you operate any network-enabled media player from your phone. Use simple IP codes to play, pause, skip, and adjust volume. The interface is lightweight and works on any iOS device. No additional hardware required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rvolution Remote at 100% against SofaBaton's 36%. Rvolution Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4). SofaBaton's advantage is ratings volume (289 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Rvolution Remote 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 1, 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 100% of Rvolution Remote's.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | Rvolution Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (289 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 289 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | HD Land |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
Rvolution Remote
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
Rvolution Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
Rvolution Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SofaBaton free?
Is Rvolution Remote free?
Which has better reviews, SofaBaton or Rvolution Remote?
Do SofaBaton or Rvolution Remote have ads?
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