# Sonos vs RØDE Central Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Sonos at 4.6 against RØDE Central Mobile's 1.6. Sonos also leads on ratings volume (939K vs 39) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). RØDE Central Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. RØDE Central Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sonos holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonos has 939K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Sonos's written reviews are positive against 11% of RØDE Central Mobile's.

Sonos ships an update fortnightly, RØDE Central Mobile every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonos | RØDE Central Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (939K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981/reviews)** | [1.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-central-mobile/id1576314986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **939K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **19.5% of reviews** | 11.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #190 |
| Size | 189 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonos, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293523034) | [RØDE Microphones](https://appshunter.io/developer/423929371) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonos

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Music, #27 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


### RØDE Central Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-central-mobile/id1576314986)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This mobile app serves as a companion for compatible RØDE microphones, enabling users to configure device settings remotely. It unlocks advanced features, processing, and allows for firmware updates. Access device information and control various microphone parameters on the go.

**Highlights:** Remote device configuration, Unlock advanced features, Access on-board processing, Update device firmware, View device information, Control gain and filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works flawlessly
- 🚀 Great addition to the product
- 🚀 Allows changing settings on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't connect to devices
- 🐛 Requires proprietary cable
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize devices
- 🐛 Firmware update issues
- 🐛 App is not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize devices even with latest firmware
- Constant requests to update firmware
- Incompatibility with standard cables

**Requested features**

- Allow downloading of recorded files
- Support for more devices
- Improve app usability
- Add dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonos free?

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

### Is RØDE Central Mobile free?

RØDE Central Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sonos or RØDE Central Mobile?

Sonos is rated higher. Sonos averages 4.6 out of 5 from 939K ratings, while RØDE Central Mobile averages 1.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do Sonos or RØDE Central Mobile have ads?

Sonos shows ads; RØDE Central Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sonos or RØDE Central Mobile?

Sonos ships an update fortnightly, and RØDE Central Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sonos was updated on October 25, 2026 and RØDE Central Mobile on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sonos or RØDE Central Mobile?

Sonos currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and RØDE Central Mobile at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*