# Save The Waves vs S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Save The Waves at 5.0 against S1 & S2 Speaker Controller's 4.4. Save The Waves also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). S1 & S2 Speaker Controller's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 16) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S1 & S2 Speaker Controller sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Save The Waves asks for nothing beyond the download.

Save The Waves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S1 & S2 Speaker Controller has 12K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Save The Waves ships an update every 5 months, S1 & S2 Speaker Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save The Waves | S1 & S2 Speaker Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-waves/id1317823560/reviews)** | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-and-s2-speaker-controller/id1530321703/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Save The Waves Coalition](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317823559) | [UNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524909391) |

## What reviewers say

### Save The Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-waves/id1317823560)

Report coastal threats like pollution and illegal development by snapping geotagged photos. This data is shared with environmental organizations and agencies to help protect surf ecosystems globally. Empower local communities to become active stewards of coastal environments.

**Highlights:** Report coastal threats, Geotagged photo submission, Data sharing with agencies, Community empowerment, Surf ecosystem protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-and-s2-speaker-controller/id1530321703)

Transform your phone into a powerful speaker controller. Stream music from your library, use your phone as a live microphone for karaoke or presentations, and record and play sound clips on demand. Enjoy enhanced control and functionality for your speakers.

**Highlights:** Stream music from phone library, Live microphone functionality, Record and play sound clips, Volume adjustment, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Nontrial | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Non Trial | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Nontrial 2 | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subcription | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Offer | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Great sound quality
- 💡 Useful for presentations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 📚 Confusing setup

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during use
- Cannot connect to WiFi
- Volume controls not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to play from playlists
- Support for more music services
- Better integration with smart home devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save The Waves free?

Save The Waves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is S1 & S2 Speaker Controller free?

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Save The Waves or S1 & S2 Speaker Controller?

Save The Waves is rated higher. Save The Waves averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while S1 & S2 Speaker Controller averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do Save The Waves or S1 & S2 Speaker Controller have ads?

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller shows ads; Save The Waves does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save The Waves or S1 & S2 Speaker Controller?

Save The Waves ships an update every 5 months, and S1 & S2 Speaker Controller monthly. Most recently, Save The Waves was updated on October 5, 2026 and S1 & S2 Speaker Controller on October 19, 2026.

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