Comparison

Lyd vs Sono+

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

Head to head
About

Lyd

Control your Sonos system directly from your iPhone's Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch. Enjoy instant playback control, volume adjustments, and speaker management without needing to open the main app or unlock your device.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Dynamic Island Live Activities
  • Apple Watch remote
  • Group/ungroup speakers
  • Sleep timers
  • Shortcuts and automation
Features
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Control Sonos from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch. No app to open, no unlock required — just tap and play. Lyd gives you instant widgets and Dynamic Island controls on iPhone, plus the gold-standard Watch remote trusted since 2019. And on iPad, a fully native, big-screen app — library and Now Playing side by side — the Sonos experience iPad users deserve. Fully compatible with Sonos S2 and even backwards compatible to Sonos S1. SCENES — YOUR WHOLE SETUP IN ONE TAP Save the perfect moment once, recreate it forever. A Scene remembers which speakers play together, how loud each one is, and what music starts — then makes it all happen the instant you tap. • "Morning Kitchen", "Dinner Party", "Movie Night" — a Scene for every moment • One tap groups your speakers, sets the volume, and starts your music • Smart suggestions build Scenes from the way you already listen • Custom icons and names make every Scene your own • Works on iPhone and Apple Watch, synced across both • Launch any Scene with Siri, Shortcuts, and automations INSTANT WIDGET CONTROL • Home Screen widgets in multiple sizes • Lock Screen widgets for one-tap access • Live Activities in Dynamic Island • Control playback without unlocking your phone GOLD-STANDARD APPLE WATCH REMOTE • Full playback control on your wrist • Rotate the Digital Crown to change volume • Add complications to any watch face • Control everything without touching your iPhone POWERFUL FEATURES • Works with Sonos S2 and S1 systems • Volume adjustments with iPhone volume keys • Group and ungroup speakers • Play any playlist or radio station • Send voice messages to any speaker • Sleep timers for automatic shutoff • Shortcuts and automation support • Guest mode for parties • Multiple Sonos households ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Pay once, use forever. Includes a 14-day free trial with full access to every feature. --- All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Sonos is a trademark of Sonos Inc. This is not an official Sonos app. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sono+

Control your Sonos system directly from your iPhone or iPad with customizable widgets and live activities. Manage playback, volume, and shortcuts without opening the main app. Automate your audio experience with deep iOS integration.

Highlights
  • Home Screen Widgets
  • Lock Screen & Control Centre Widgets
  • Live Activities
  • Apple Shortcuts Integration
  • Customisable Widgets
  • Inline Widgets
Features
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Take control of your Sonos system with powerful widgets, lock screen controls and shortcuts—right from your iPhone or iPad. Instant playback and volume controls from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Control Centre. Key Features: * Now Playing Controls: Instant access to playback and volume controls from your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Control Centre and Apple Watch. * Quick Access Widget: Multiple customisable buttons and actions for your most‑used Sonos commands, including play, skip, volume, grouping, home theatre options, line-in and more. * Favourites Widget: Start your favorite music from the homescreen. Choose how many favorites to display, and use four customisable buttons for quick Sonos actions like play, skip, volume, grouping & more. * Lock Screen & Control Centre Widgets: Quick access to Sonos controls. * Apple Shortcuts Integration: Automate your Sonos experience. * Customisable Widgets: Choose rooms, actions, and layouts to fit your setup. * Inline Widgets: Jump straight to your Now Playing screen. Why Sono+? * Quick controls for Sonos—no need to open the main app. * Works with all Sonos systems (requires Sonos account link). * Sono+ complements the Sonos App, it doesn’t replace it. * Designed for iOS 26 & iPadOS 26. 3 Day Free Trial available, after which, a subscription is required. Buy Once option also available. If you choose to subscribe, you will be charged a subscription fee according to your country. The subscription fee will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. 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. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. --- Legal Notice ----- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/ stdeula/ Please note that a Sonos system is required. This app uses the official Sonos API which requires that you have linked your Sonos system to your Sonos account. This app will not work until you authorise it with your Sonos account. Sono+ is an independent app and is not affiliated with Sonos Inc.

Screenshots

Lyd4 screens
Sono+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lyd at every 10 days against Sono+'s every 2 months. Lyd also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (86% vs 66%). Sono+'s advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid). 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. Lyd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Sono+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lyd holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyd has 354 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Lyd's written reviews are positive against 66% of Sono+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyd ships an update every 10 days, Sono+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lyd versus Sono+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLydSono+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (354 ratings) — better4.1 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better66.0% of reviews
Number of ratings354 — better56
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB71 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperApp Lane OUPaul Boyce

Customer experience

Lyd

All ratings354 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative11.9%

Sono+

All ratings56 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

Lyd

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App sometimes loses connection to Sonos
  • Complication disappears after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to control volume directly from the app
  • Support for more Sonos features like creating playlists
  • Interactive widgets for iPhone

Sono+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lyd

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly tip$2.991 Year
One-time5
  • One-time tip$0.99
  • One-time support$1.99
  • One-time Support$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Lifetime Unlock$8.99
  • One-time Support$8.99
3 purchases

Sono+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy Once$9.99

Questions

Is Lyd free?
Lyd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sono+ free?
Sono+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lyd or Sono+?
Lyd is rated higher. Lyd averages 4.4 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Sono+ averages 4.1 from 56 ratings.
Do Lyd or Sono+ have ads?
Neither Lyd nor Sono+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lyd or Sono+?
Lyd ships an update every 10 days, and Sono+ every 2 months. Most recently, Lyd was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sono+ on October 29, 2026.

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