Comparison

SofaBaton vs BetterKeys

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote configuration
  • IR code database access
  • Device setup via online search
  • Learning from original remotes
  • Customizable button assignments
  • Macro key sequence creation
Features
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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

About

BetterKeys

Features
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* One Keyboard. Everything Within Reach. Numbers, symbols and emoji are always available—no switching between keyboard pages. * Slide for Symbols & Emoji. Select symbols and emoji with a quick, intuitive slide gesture. * Smart Multilingual Typing. Type without accents and get perfectly accented words automatically. * Intelligent Autocorrect. Advanced typo correction, word splitting, and context-aware suggestions. * Faster, More Forgiving Typing. Advanced touch recognition and emoji suggestions help you type with confidence. * Available Languages. English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. More languages coming soon BetterKeys is—and always will be—free. If you enjoy this new approach to typing, we’d love your App Store review and feedback. Your support helps us improve BetterKeys and shows there’s interest in a faster, more intuitive keyboard experience. Because of iOS limitations, some ideas simply can’t be implemented today, but we’ll continue making BetterKeys better with every release. Please send us your suggestions and bug reports—we read them all. If one day these ideas become part of the iPhone keyboard, we’ll consider our mission accomplished. Until then, we’ll keep improving BetterKeys and would love to hear your suggestions, bug reports, and feature ideas.

Screenshots

SofaBaton4 screens
BetterKeys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SofaBaton at none against BetterKeys's 3. SofaBaton also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BetterKeys sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SofaBaton asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, BetterKeys fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SofaBaton versus BetterKeys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaBatonBetterKeys
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (304 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings304 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INCMusic or Media Holding

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

BetterKeys

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BetterKeys

One-time3
  • Small Contribution$0.99
  • Contribution$4.99
  • Generous Contribution$9.99

Questions

Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BetterKeys free?
BetterKeys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SofaBaton or BetterKeys have ads?
Neither SofaBaton nor BetterKeys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SofaBaton or BetterKeys?
SofaBaton ships an update every 2 weeks, and BetterKeys fortnightly. Most recently, SofaBaton was updated on October 29, 2026 and BetterKeys on October 31, 2026.

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