# Sono+ vs S1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: S1 at 100% against Sono+'s 66%. S1 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sono+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and S1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

S1 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Sono+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of S1's.

Sono+ ships an update every 2 months, S1 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sono+ | S1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sono-plus-remote-for-sonos/id1502020066/reviews) | **[4.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-s2-controller-for-sonos/id6670489178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Boyce](https://appshunter.io/developer/770220983) | [Premier Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766501140) |

## What reviewers say

### Sono+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sono-plus-remote-for-sonos/id1502020066)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Buy Once | $9.99 | one-time |


### S1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-s2-controller-for-sonos/id6670489178)

Control your Sonos and other Bluetooth speakers with ease. Automatically discover nearby speakers and stream music from your gallery or local storage. Record and play sound clips on demand for a more powerful audio experience.

**Highlights:** Automatic speaker detection, Stream music from gallery, Stream music from local storage, Resume previous cast sessions, Record and play sound clips

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Sonos Speaker Control | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Speaker Controller Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Sonos Speaker Control | $9.99 | per year |
| S1 S2 Speaker Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Speaker Controller Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sono+ free?

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

### Is S1 free?

S1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sono+ or S1?

S1 is rated higher. Sono+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while S1 averages 4.5 from 89 ratings.

### Do Sono+ or S1 have ads?

Neither Sono+ nor S1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sono+ or S1?

Sono+ ships an update every 2 months, and S1 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sono+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and S1 on October 24, 2026.

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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.*