Lyd vs Clic for Sonos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Home Screen widgets
- Lock Screen widgets
- Dynamic Island Live Activities
- Apple Watch remote
- Group/ungroup speakers
- Sleep timers
- Shortcuts and automation
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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/
Clic for Sonos
Control your Sonos sound system effortlessly from your Apple Watch or smartphone. This app offers seamless integration, personalized scenes, and quick shortcuts for an enhanced audio experience.
- Apple Watch control
- Personalized scenes
- Quick shortcuts
- Dynamic widgets
- Easy network integration
- Simple setup
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Designed for Apple devices from the ground up, Clic brings your music and speakers together across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV. DEEP APPLE INTEGRATION Control playback from the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Control Center. Use Live Activities and wrist controls on Apple Watch. Access instant playback controls from the Mac menu bar while you work. Widgets and Lock Screen controls keep everything close at hand. HOME AND SPEAKER CONTROL Group speakers, adjust volume, and start music with a single tap. Save scenes for the rooms, volumes, and sources you use most. Trigger favorites with Shortcuts, automations, hot keys, and quick actions throughout your day. YOUR MUSIC, YOUR WAY Search and play across your favorite streaming services and personal libraries — all from one place. Build queues, browse your collection, and send music to any room. QUICK SETUP Open Clic, allow local network access, and you’re ready to go. Clic tells your speakers to stream directly, so music keeps playing even when your phone leaves the room — with no battery drain or dependency on your device. INDEPENDENT AND UNAFFILIATED Clic is independently developed and is not affiliated with Sonos. Sonos is a registered trademark of Sonos Inc. PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy: https://clic.dance/privacy Terms: https://clic.dance/terms Proudly designed and built in Seattle.
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Verdict
Lyd and Clic for Sonos both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Lyd's written reviews are positive against 66% of Clic for Sonos's. Lyd also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Clic for Sonos's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Lyd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Clic for Sonos sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Lyd against 4.4 for Clic for Sonos. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 355 and 287 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Lyd's written reviews are positive against 66% of Clic for Sonos's.
Lyd ships an update every 10 days, Clic for Sonos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lyd | Clic for Sonos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (355 ratings) — better | 4.4 (287 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better | 65.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 355 — better | 287 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Lane OU | Nick Hayward |
Customer experience
Lyd
Clic for Sonos
User reviews
Lyd
From 355 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless Sonos control
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 💡 Convenient Apple Watch integration
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
- 🔒 Requires Sonos account login
Clic for Sonos
From 287 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 🎨 Clean and modern design
- 🔝 Significant improvement over official Sonos app
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription model not appealing to some
- 🔌 Issues with Spotify integration
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery options
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
Clic for Sonos
Reported bugs
3 issues- Trouble connecting to Sonos system
- Live activities not always in sync
- Widgets not functioning as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Expanded music service integrations
- Ability to rename and pair speakers
- More customization options for the interface
In-app purchases
Lyd
- Yearly tip$2.991 Year
- One-time tip$0.99
- One-time support$1.99
- One-time Support$4.99
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- Lifetime Unlock$8.99
- One-time Support$8.99
Clic for Sonos
- Super7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Super14 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Super$39.99






