Comparison

iLive Smart Bluetooth App vs S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos

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

Head to head
About

iLive Smart Bluetooth App

Control your music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Manage stations, presets, and volume for a seamless listening experience on compatible speakers. Enjoy popular music streaming services without direct phone connection.

Highlights
  • Wireless music control
  • Manage stations and presets
  • Volume control
  • Stream music from services
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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"Take control with the iLive Smart Bluetooth app. This easy to use app lets you control your music from your smartphone or tablet to listen on your iLive speakers and more. With the app you can manage your music, stations and presets, control volume, and more. Enjoy listening to popular music streaming services without connecting your phone to the speakers. Just connect your iLive speaker and use the iLive Smart Bluetooth app to play music wirelessly via Bluetooth. To purchase or learn more about iLive visit us at https://iliveelectronics.com/platinum/speakers.html. Stay Tuned We will be updating the app regularly to introduce new music service providers and features."

About

S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos

This app allows you to control wireless speakers and music centers from your iPhone or iPad. It supports most Sonos speakers and lets you play music directly from your phone's library over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Enjoy seamless music streaming with auto-detection and session resume features.

Highlights
  • Control wireless speakers
  • Connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Play music from phone library
  • Auto-detect Sonos speakers
  • Auto-resume cast sessions
Features
Currently charting
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Control any wireless speakers and music centers from your iPhone or iPad! Cast & Control Speaker App is compatible with most Sonos Speakers. FEATURES: ・Connect our app to your Speakers via Wifi or Bluetooth and play Music from your phone Library. ・Auto Detect Sonos Speakers ・Auto Resume Previous Cast Session ・Play and stream music from iPhone NOTE: - Make sure your device and your speaker are connected to the same wifi network. Payment and Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/speaker-control-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/speaker-control-terms/

Screenshots

iLive Smart Bluetooth App4 screens
S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos at 4.1 against iLive Smart Bluetooth App's 1.7. S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 26) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). iLive Smart Bluetooth App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. iLive Smart Bluetooth App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos has 3.6K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iLive Smart Bluetooth App's written reviews are positive against 12% of S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLive Smart Bluetooth App ships an update every 9 days, S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
iLive Smart Bluetooth App versus S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLive Smart Bluetooth AppS1 & S2 Controller for Sonos
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (26 ratings)4.1 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews11.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings263.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDPI (HK) LTD.Free AI Utility Apps LLC

Customer experience

iLive Smart Bluetooth App

All ratings25 ratings
Positive16.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos

All ratings3,631 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative86.4%

Bugs and requests

iLive Smart Bluetooth App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't connect speakers to WiFi
  • Doesn't recognize speakers
  • Doesn't allow canceling subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to control speaker settings
  • Seamless multi-home support
  • Improved reliability and connectivity

In-app purchases

None

iLive Smart Bluetooth App

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos

Subscriptions3
  • Unlock Premium Features$4.997 Days
  • Activate your speaker3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Package$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock all features endlessly$24.99

Questions

Is iLive Smart Bluetooth App free?
iLive Smart Bluetooth App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos free?
S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iLive Smart Bluetooth App or S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos?
S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos is rated higher. iLive Smart Bluetooth App averages 1.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos averages 4.1 from 3.6K ratings.
Do iLive Smart Bluetooth App or S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos have ads?
S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos shows ads; iLive Smart Bluetooth App does not.
Which is updated more often, iLive Smart Bluetooth App or S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos?
iLive Smart Bluetooth App ships an update every 9 days, and S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos every 2 months. Most recently, iLive Smart Bluetooth App was updated on October 24, 2026 and S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos on October 25, 2026.

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