Comparison

Almando Control vs sonoro audio

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

Head to head
About

Almando Control

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Configure and control your Almando device via a Bluetooth connection from your iPhone.

About

sonoro audio

Control your compatible sonoro music systems with this official app. Easily set up your device, manage playback, access all sources, and stream music from popular services. Enjoy multiroom audio and manage your favorite tracks across devices.

Highlights
  • Device control (on/off, volume, playback)
  • Access to all digital and analog sources
  • Music streaming control (Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer)
  • Multiroom audio management
  • Favorite track management
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The official app for controlling the following sonoro music systems: • MAESTRO Quantum Signature • MAESTRO Quantum • sonoro AMPLIFIER • sonoro STREAMER • MEISTERSTÜCK 3 • MEISTERSTÜCK (Gen. 2) • AVATON • ATRON Easy setup and ready to go First, start the setup assistant on your sonoro music system and connect the device to the same network as your smartphone. You can then conveniently control your music system using the sonoro app. If you own a sonoro product other than those listed above, please refer to the corresponding user manual for information on which app is compatible with your music system. The sonoro app offers the following features: • Device control: Turn your music system on and off and conveniently control the volume, playback, pause and track selection. • All sources: Easily access your digital and analog sources as well as your music system settings. • Music streaming: Control Amazon Music, TIDAL, Qobuz and Deezer directly from the sonoro app. • sonoro Multiroom: Enjoy your favorite music in multiple rooms via LAN and control compatible sonoro music systems together. • Favorites: Easily transfer your local favorites to other sonoro music systems. Even more possibilities: Your sonoro music system also supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect. Simply use the app of the respective music service.

Screenshots

Almando Control4 screens
sonoro audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: sonoro audio at every 3 months against Almando Control's every 7 months. Almando Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Almando Control ships an update every 7 months, sonoro audio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Almando Control versus sonoro audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlmando Controlsonoro audio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—88.5% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeralmando GmbHsonoro audio GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Almando Control

No in-app purchases

None

sonoro audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Almando Control free?
Almando Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sonoro audio free?
sonoro audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Almando Control or sonoro audio have ads?
Neither Almando Control nor sonoro audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Almando Control or sonoro audio?
Almando Control ships an update every 7 months, and sonoro audio every 3 months. Most recently, Almando Control was updated on November 11, 2026 and sonoro audio on November 12, 2026.

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