ezOutlet vs SofaBaton
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ezOutlet
This app works with a specific hardware device to automatically restart network equipment during outages. It allows users to monitor device status and manually reset it remotely, saving time and travel costs for installers.
- Automated network device power cycling
- Remote power on/off/reset
- Scheduled power cycles
- Device status monitoring
- Easy device setup via QR code or manual ID
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The ezOutlet App is for use with the ezOutlet device. The ezOutlet device is designed to auto power-cycle when network fails. Any installer knows the pains of driving all the way to a remote job site just to restart a network connection. With ezOutlet device the network device will be reset automatically, saving both time and costs. Should there be a need, the installer can also check on the status and manually reset the device via this App. ezOutlet can; a) keep-alive a network device, b) remotely power on-off-reset or c) schedule power on-off-reset. Setup is just a few simple steps of; i. Connect LAN cable and router power to ezOutlet device. ii. Install ezOutlet App on your mobile. iii. Add ezOutlet device ID to the App. a. Click ‘Add Device’ on App, b. Press the ‘Function button’ on the device, c. Enter the device ID manually or by QR code (see device label) to App. iv. Enable watchdog (auto reset) function – Done.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SofaBaton at every 2 weeks against ezOutlet's every 2 months. SofaBaton also leads on ratings volume (298 vs 8). ezOutlet's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for ezOutlet against 2.4 for SofaBaton. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SofaBaton has 298 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of ezOutlet's written reviews are positive against 37% of SofaBaton's.
ezOutlet ships an update every 2 months, SofaBaton every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ezOutlet | SofaBaton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (8 ratings) | 2.4 (298 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better | 36.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 298 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mega System Technologies Inc. | HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC |
Customer experience
ezOutlet
SofaBaton
Bugs and requests
ezOutlet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
ezOutlet
No in-app purchases
SofaBaton
No in-app purchases









