Comparison

Sono+ vs Sonify

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

Head to head
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, live activities, and shortcuts—right from your iPhone or iPad. Instant playback and volume controls from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Control Centre. Key Features: * 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. * Live Activities: See and control what’s playing without unlocking your device. * 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.

About

Sonify

Enhance your Sonos experience with a third-party controller offering faster, smoother, and more convenient playback controls. Enjoy improved navigation, a refined UI, and smart playlist management for a truly optimized listening session.

Highlights
  • Lock screen & Control Center integration
  • Hardware volume button control
  • Improved navigation and customization
  • Enhanced Now Playing experience
  • Smarter playlist management
  • Customizable queue system
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Sonify – A Smarter Way to Control Your Sonos System Sonify is a powerful third-party controller for your Sonos® system, designed to make your listening experience faster, smoother, and more enjoyable. Built with performance and usability in mind, Sonify combines all your favorite features with new tools and a refined UI to help you get the most from your music. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Sonos, Inc. Sonos® and related trademarks are the property of Sonos, Inc. Key Features Faster, More Convenient Controls - Lock screen & Control Center integration – Control playback without unlocking your phone. - Hardware volume buttons – Adjust Sonos volume directly from your device’s volume keys. - More responsive group volume control – Fine-tuned responsiveness for group adjustments. - One-tap Sync button – Instantly match all players to the same group volume. Better Navigation & Customization - Improved navigation – Move through your music library and services effortlessly. - Custom startup page – Set any service’s browse page as your default home. - Dedicated Library page – Quick access to your playlists, liked songs, and saved content across services. - Native pages for faster performance – Smooth scrolling, snappy responses, and minimal load times. Enhanced Now Playing Experience - Like button – Save the currently playing track to your service’s liked songs instantly. - Artist & Album view – Jump directly to more from the artist or album with a single tap. - Quick access to TV controls – Control your TV when connected to a Sonos home theater setup. Smarter Playlist Management (for compatible services) - Sort and search your playlists. - Create, rename, edit and delete playlists. - Add or remove tracks without leaving the app. Queue Your Way - Swipe actions – Quickly add to queue or play next. - Custom queue system – Our unique queue architecture makes playing tracks in large playlists near-instant. Sonify is only compatible with S2 systems. Sonify does not completely replace the official Sonos app. System setup and some configuration such as TruePlay must be completed in the official app.

Screenshots

Sono+4 screens
Sonify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonify at 4.6 against Sono+'s 4.0. Sonify also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Sono+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sonify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonify holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 149 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Sono+'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Sonify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sono+ ships an update every 2 months, Sonify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sono+ versus Sonify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSono+Sonify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (55 ratings)4.6 (149 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews76.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55149 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB140 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPaul BoyceLUCAS TITUS

Customer experience

Sono+

All ratings55 ratings
Positive76.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative28.4%

Sonify

All ratings149 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative17.4%

Bugs and requests

Sono+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sonify

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blank dark screen on launch
  • Connectivity issues with Sonos system

Requested features

2 requests
  • Adjustable volume button controls
  • Recently played section in music library

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sono+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy Once$9.99
None

Sonify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sono+ free?
Sono+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonify free?
Sonify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sono+ or Sonify?
Sonify is rated higher. Sono+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Sonify averages 4.6 from 149 ratings.
Do Sono+ or Sonify have ads?
Neither Sono+ nor Sonify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sono+ or Sonify?
Sono+ ships an update every 2 months, and Sonify fortnightly. Most recently, Sono+ was updated on September 14, 2026 and Sonify on September 21, 2026.

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