# Sonos vs Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sonos at 927K against Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's 7.8K. Sonos also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sonos holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonos has 927K ratings behind it against 7.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 17% and 18% positive.

Sonos ships an update fortnightly, Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonos | Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (927K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981/reviews)** | [4.4 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **927K** | 7.8K |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **17.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sonos, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293523034) | [Fiision Studio Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/674479868) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonos

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Music, #28 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


### Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-speaker-equalizer-remote/id1569127057)

Control and enhance audio from various smart speakers and devices. Stream music from multiple services, boost bass and volume, and even use your phone as a microphone. Enjoy an ad-free experience with premium features.

**Highlights:** Connect and control AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers, Boost bass, treble, and volume, Full-range equalizer with presets, Stream from multiple music services, Use phone as a microphone, Ad blocker for YouTube, Private web browser

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Event | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Event | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome
- 👍 Great
- 👍 Somewhat difficult to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work
- 🚫 Crashes at startup
- 🚫 Complicated interface
- 🚫 Unstable
- 💰 Expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Connectivity issues
- Inability to find or connect to speakers
- Playback problems
- Incompatibility with older Sonos systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to control multiple speakers
- Improved connectivity and stability
- Better user interface and navigation
- Support for more music services
- Offline music playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonos free?

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

### Is Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote free?

Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonos or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

Sonos is rated higher. Sonos averages 4.6 out of 5 from 927K ratings, while Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote averages 4.4 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Sonos or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote have ads?

Both Sonos and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonos or Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote?

Sonos ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sonos was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smart Speaker Equalizer Remote on September 24, 2026.

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