Comparison

Sensibo vs SofaBaton

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

Head to head
About

Sensibo

Control your home's climate and air quality remotely. Optimize energy usage, schedule your systems, and monitor indoor conditions for improved health and comfort. Integrates with smart home devices.

Highlights
  • Remote AC/heat pump control
  • 7-day scheduling & timers
  • Energy savings & carbon emission reduction
  • Real-time temperature & humidity monitoring
  • Geofencing automation
  • Filter cleaning reminders
  • Smart home integration
Features
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Sensibo - Make your air conditioner or heat pump smart & take control of your indoor climate from your phone. With Sensibo it’s easy for you to save on energy bills, reduce AC related carbon emissions and improve your health with our indoor air quality devices. • Requires a Sensibo device • 1 year limited warranty included for all products • Learn more at https://sensibo.com Sensibo devices: Sensibo Sky Smart air conditioner / heat pump controller Sensibo Air & Sensibo Air PRO Smart air conditioner / heat pump controller, Apple HomeKit and Sensibo Room Sensor compatible Sensibo Room Sensor For motion sensing and extra comfort Sensibo Pure Smart sensing, HEPA filter air purifier Sensibo Elements Indoor air quality monitor for CO₂ TVOC, PM2.5, Ethanol, Temperature & Humidity With Sensibo you can: • Control your air conditioner or heat pump from anywhere in the world • Set 7-day scheduling & timers • Reduce your electricity bills and curb carbon emissions • Monitor your rooms temperature and humidity in real time • Automatically turn on your AC when you arrive and turns off when everybody leaves • Reacts automatically to temperature and humidity • Filter cleaning reminders - get alerted when your filters need cleaning • Share your device with other people (family, co-workers, friends) • Clean and monitor the air you and your loved ones breathe • Works with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Siri Shortcuts, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and more Sensibo app is compatible in 12 languages! English, Italiano, Français, Nederlands, Deutsch, עברית, العربية, Español, Svenska, 中国人, Dansk, Norsk, Sensibo Plus The Sensibo app is free to use, but you can get even more energy savings, automations, and health benefits out of Sensibo by activating Sensibo Plus. Sensibo Plus enhances your Sensibo experience with advanced features such as scheduling for Climate React, weather & pollution alerts, anti-mold, auto off, statistics, event logs for 30 days and more. Pricing & Terms of Use For Sensibo Plus, we offer the following subscriptions: $2.99 / month* * Prices displayed are in USD ($), actual charges might be converted to local currency depending on your country of residence. The subscription amount will be charged to your iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. If not canceled, your account will be charged the above mentioned amount for the renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can cancel your subscription anytime within the on your iTunes account settings. For more information: Terms and Conditions https://sensibo.com/pages/legal Privacy Policy https://sensibo.com/pages/privacy-policy *** Requires a Sensibo device, available for purchase at https://sensibo.com ***

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

Screenshots

Sensibo4 screens
SofaBaton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sensibo at 3.9 against SofaBaton's 2.4. Sensibo also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 37%). SofaBaton's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sensibo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SofaBaton asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sensibo holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 342 and 304 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sensibo's written reviews are positive against 37% of SofaBaton's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensibo ships an update every 3 weeks, SofaBaton every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sensibo versus SofaBaton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensiboSofaBaton
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (342 ratings) — better2.4 (304 ratings)
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews — better36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings342 — better304
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSensibo Inc.HTT IMPORT AND EXPORT INC

Customer experience

Sensibo

All ratings342 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.1%
Written reviews813 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative42.6%

SofaBaton

All ratings298 ratings
Positive32.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative62.4%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative55.4%

User reviews

Sensibo

From 342 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Helpful scheduling and automation features
  • 👍 Good customer support
  • 👍 Integrates well with smart home platforms

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and unreliable performance
  • 💰 Subscription model locks away basic features
  • 🤔 Cluttered and unintuitive user interface
  • 🤔 Inaccurate temperature and humidity sensors

SofaBaton

From 304 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 💡 Customizable buttons
  • 🔒 Reliable connection
  • 🔋 Long battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 👎 Unintuitive interface
  • 🔍 Incomplete device database
  • 🔍 Difficult to program
  • 🔍 Lacks advanced features

Bugs and requests

Sensibo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes after recent updates
  • Frequent loss of WiFi connectivity
  • Temperature units randomly switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit

Requested features

4 requests
  • More granular climate control and scheduling options
  • Local network control without internet dependency
  • Ability to configure device settings and preferences
  • Improved HomeKit and voice assistant integration

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

4 purchases

Sensibo

Subscriptions4
  • Sensibo Plus Monthly2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Energy Saver Plan14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Sensibo Plus Annually2 variants$29.991 Year
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  • Energy Saver Plan14 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

SofaBaton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sensibo free?
Sensibo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SofaBaton free?
SofaBaton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sensibo or SofaBaton?
Sensibo is rated higher. Sensibo averages 3.9 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while SofaBaton averages 2.4 from 304 ratings.
Do Sensibo or SofaBaton have ads?
Neither Sensibo nor SofaBaton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensibo or SofaBaton?
Sensibo ships an update every 3 weeks, and SofaBaton every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sensibo was updated on October 29, 2026 and SofaBaton on October 29, 2026.

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