SofaBaton vs SOS Identity
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
SOS Identity
This app helps users quickly share critical personal information and their GPS location during emergencies. It securely stores identification details and document photos, sending alerts only when initiated by the user. All data is saved locally on the device.
- Securely store identification details
- Attach photos of important documents
- Share GPS location during SOS alerts
- User-initiated information sharing
- Local data storage on device
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SOS Identity is a personal safety and identity app designed to help users quickly share critical information during emergencies. The app allows users to securely store identification details, attach photos of important documents, and include a GPS location link when sending SOS alerts to trusted contacts. SOS Identity puts control in the user’s hands and only shares information when explicitly initiated. SOS Identity does not collect data from users, All the information is saved on the User's device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SOS Identity at 100% against SofaBaton's 36%. SOS Identity also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). SofaBaton's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (289 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
SofaBaton is free to download; SOS Identity costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SOS Identity 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 SOS Identity's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, SOS Identity daily. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | SOS Identity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| 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 | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Nathan Kintu |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
SOS Identity
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
SOS Identity
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
SOS Identity
No in-app purchases
