SofaBaton vs NoTricker
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
NoTricker
This utility app helps you score, track, and log your Sheepshead card games. It provides detailed hand-by-hand results, tracks all-time player scores, and allows you to save and share your game history. Customize the app with various themes and icons, and adjust house rules.
- Score Sheepshead games
- View detailed hand results
- Track all-time player scores
- Save and browse game history
- Share results
- Support for 3-6 players
- Customizable themes and icons
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NoTricker is a utility for scoring, tracking, and sharing your Sheepshead games. FEATURES: • Score your games - enter results and let NoTricker handle the scoring logic • View hand-by-hand detailed results for active and past games • Track all-time player scores • Save and browse your game history • Share results with friends or social media • Support for 3-6 player sessions CUSTOMIZATION: • NoTricker includes a wide variety of themes and app icons, with more to come • Customizable house rules (contact us if you have requested additions)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoTricker at 100% against SofaBaton's 37%. NoTricker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4). SofaBaton's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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; NoTricker costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NoTricker 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 2, 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 NoTricker's.
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, NoTricker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SofaBaton | NoTricker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.4 (298 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 298 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC | Stephen Steffes |
Customer experience
SofaBaton
NoTricker
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
NoTricker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases
NoTricker
No in-app purchases
