SofaBaton vs GMVoice
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
GMVoice
Control your Gym Monster workout device using voice commands in multiple languages. Start/stop exercises, adjust weights, and stay focused hands-free. Offers demo mode and Siri shortcuts for seamless integration.
- Hands-free workout control
- Multi-language voice commands
- Weight adjustment via voice
- Demo mode for testing
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- On-device speech recognition
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GMVoice lets you control Gym Monster with simple English voice commands. Use GMVoice to start or stop actions hands-free, adjust weight, and stay focused on your workout without reaching for buttons between sets. Key features: - English/Spanish/Italian/French/German/Czech voice commands for core workout actions - Use your WiFi or specialized dongle to connect to your Gym Monster. Choice is yours - Demo Mode for testing the app flow without external hardware - On-device speech recognition - Voice-triggered controls for supported workout scenarios - Siri Shortcuts available How it works: - Connect by using WiFi network or use GMVoice Dongle (get it at www.GMVoice.tech) to your Gym Monster - Connect GMVoice to your Gym Monster - Allow microphone and speech recognition access - Start voice control and speak the wake phrase followed by a command Demo Mode: - You can try the main voice control flow without connecting external hardware - Demo Mode is also available for App Review Important: - GMVoice is designed for Gym Monster 1, Gym Monster 2 and Gym Monster 2s - Gym Monster is required for live command delivery outside Demo Mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GMVoice at 100% against SofaBaton's 37%. GMVoice also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). SofaBaton's advantage is ratings volume (298 vs 6). 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.
GMVoice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of SofaBaton's written reviews are positive against 100% of GMVoice's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, GMVoice every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | GMVoice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (298 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 298 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Luzana.App |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
GMVoice
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
GMVoice
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
GMVoice
No in-app purchases
