# Lithe Audio vs Sonos

The clearest difference is rating: Sonos at 4.6 against Lithe Audio's 2.8. Sonos also leads on ratings volume (936K vs 4) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). Lithe Audio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Lithe Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sonos holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonos has 936K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Lithe Audio's written reviews are positive against 20% of Sonos's.

Lithe Audio ships an update monthly, Sonos fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lithe Audio | Sonos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lithe-audio/id1381058053/reviews) | **[4.6 (936K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **936K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **19.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 16 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lithe Audio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381058052) | [Sonos, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293523034) |

## What reviewers say

### Lithe Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lithe-audio/id1381058053)

Easily set up and manage wireless multi-room speakers. Stream music seamlessly throughout your home, playing different songs in separate rooms or the same song simultaneously. Supports multiple users and music services.

**Highlights:** Easy speaker setup and connection, Configure and rename speakers, Create multi-room music groups, Stream music to all rooms, Play different or same songs simultaneously, Supports multiple music services, Stream local, network, or AUX audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sonos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Music, #31 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app centralizes your music and audio content for seamless control of your home sound system. Easily manage playback across multiple rooms, discover new music, and personalize your listening experience with saved favorites and custom settings.

**Highlights:** Unified content and control, Multi-room audio playback, Streaming service integration, Personalized music library, Easy product setup, Voice control integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sonos Radio HD Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless upgrade process
- 🔒 Robust connectivity
- 👍 Great sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔍 Confusing and buggy app
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive app
- 🔄 Speakers randomly disappearing
- 🤯 Frustrating app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to speakers
- Speakers not recognized after updates
- Inconsistent volume and playback controls

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Restore legacy features (alarms, queues, etc.)
- Customizable app interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lithe Audio free?

Lithe Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sonos free?

Sonos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lithe Audio or Sonos?

Sonos is rated higher. Lithe Audio averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sonos averages 4.6 from 936K ratings.

### Do Lithe Audio or Sonos have ads?

Sonos shows ads; Lithe Audio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lithe Audio or Sonos?

Lithe Audio ships an update monthly, and Sonos fortnightly. Most recently, Lithe Audio was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sonos on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*