EV Play Auto vs SofaPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EV Play Auto
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Introducing EV Play Auto-Mate, the revolutionary new way to create on-screen automations for your Rivian® electric vehicle. Quickly and easily automate simple or complex tasks — like switching drive modes on the highway, opening the charge port at home, or adjusting climate settings — all hands-free. Record any touch sequence once, set your triggers, and let Auto-Mate handle the rest every time you drive! With Auto-Mate’s intuitive recording mode, simply tap through any sequence of screen interactions — switching drive modes, adjusting climate settings, navigate drive modes — and save it. From that point on, Auto-Mate can replay those exact actions whenever the conditions you define are met. Pulling onto the highway? Automatically switch between All-Purpose and Conserve Modes. Arriving home? Open your garage and charge port without lifting a finger. Your Rivian not remember a certain driver profile? With Auto-Mate you can set seat position, preferred drive mode, temperature, and more, as soon as you get in the vehicle! Fine-tune triggers with speed qualifiers, fire-once logic, and cooldown timers so automations run exactly when you need them and never when you don’t. Designed with the Rivian driver in mind, EV Play’s Auto-Mate puts everything at your fingertips: a manual touchpad for direct cursor control, color-coded home screen tiles for one-tap manual sequences, and a full automation editor with live preview. Once configured, Auto-Mate runs quietly in the background — no screen required. The compact hardware device draws minimal power and pairs instantly over Bluetooth whenever you get in the vehicle.
SofaPilot
Control your TV directly from your iPhone or iPad without subscriptions or ads. Navigate, change channels, adjust volume, and launch apps. Offers widgets and Live Activities for quick access.
- Direct network control
- Navigation and playback controls
- Text input on supported TVs
- App launching and input selection
- Home Screen widgets
- Lock Screen Live Activities
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Your TVs. One straightforward remote. SofaPilot brings everyday TV controls to your iPhone and iPad. Try TV control free for 3 days, then unlock with one purchase. No subscriptions, ads, or SofaPilot account required. Commands travel directly over your home network. EVERYDAY CONTROLS Navigate with a directional pad or touchpad, adjust volume, mute, change channels, and control playback. Enter text on supported TVs. Switch between saved TVs and give each one a room name. Open installed TV apps and choose inputs where your TV provides those features. QUICK ACCESS Add Home Screen widgets and Lock Screen shortcuts. Start a remote Live Activity for volume and channel controls on your Lock Screen, with additional controls on compatible Dynamic Island devices. Pair your TV in the app before using these features. Background commands and authentication depend on your device and TV connection. COMPATIBILITY SofaPilot implements local-network control for: • Sony TVs with compatible BRAVIA IP control • LG webOS TVs • Samsung TVs with the Tizen-era network remote service • Vizio SmartCast TVs • TCL and Hisense TVs running Google TV or Android TV • NVIDIA Shield TV and TV Pro • Other Google / Android TVs with Android TV Remote Service A brand name alone does not guarantee compatibility. Your TV must offer the relevant network remote service. Hisense VIDAA, Roku TV, Fire TV, LG NetCast, older Vizio Internet Apps TVs, and older unsupported Samsung protocols are not supported. BEFORE YOU BUY Your iPhone or iPad and TV must be on the same local network. Allow Local Network access, keep your TV on for first-time setup, and approve pairing on the TV. Some TVs require network control to be enabled in their settings. Guest Wi-Fi or network isolation can prevent discovery and control. Available buttons, app lists, input selection, and power-on vary by model, firmware, current TV app, and standby settings. Waking a sleeping TV is not guaranteed. Shield volume and connected-TV power depend on HDMI-CEC. The touchpad sends directional steps. Compatible LG webOS TVs also support pointer controls. SofaPilot does not provide voice search, screen mirroring, media casting, or infrared control. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No advertising, tracking SDK, or developer-operated cloud service. Pairing credentials stay in the device Keychain. A clearly labeled demo mode lets you explore the interface without sending TV commands. SofaPilot is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the listed TV or streaming-device manufacturers. See the support page for setup help and compatibility details. Try all compatible TV controls free for 3 days (72 hours), then unlock permanently with a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription or automatic charge. The trial starts when you choose Start free 3-day trial and complete the free Apple purchase. After expiry, TV commands in the app, widgets, and Live Activities require the unlock; saved TVs, pairing, discovery, diagnostics, demo mode, and support remain available. Restore Purchases keeps the original trial dates and restores your permanent unlock.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Play Auto at none against SofaPilot's 2. 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
Both are free to download. SofaPilot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. EV Play Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EV Play Auto | SofaPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PHILIP BRANDES | Caspian Technology Group LLC |
In-app purchases
EV Play Auto
No in-app purchases
SofaPilot
- 3-day TrialFree
- SofaPilot Full Unlock$1.99





