Comparison

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller vs Sono S2

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

Head to head
About

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

Transform your phone into a powerful speaker controller. Stream music from your library, use your phone as a live microphone for karaoke or presentations, and record and play sound clips on demand. Enjoy enhanced control and functionality for your speakers.

Highlights
  • Stream music from phone library
  • Live microphone functionality
  • Record and play sound clips
  • Volume adjustment
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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Use your iPhone as a microphone and cast music from your library to your Speaker with ease! Connect our app to your Speakers via Wifi or Bluetooth and play Music from your phone Library. Search through your favorite songs and adjust volume. Use the Live Microphone to amplify your voice, sing karaoke, or lead presentations. Simply speak directly into your phone to broadcast your voice through your speaker. Please note that you should keep your phone & speaker with a certain distance to avoid uncomfortable echo. Record sound clips and play them on demand with the tap of a button. Save clips and play them whenever you wish. Make your Speaker the most powerful and convenient speaker that you've ever had! Premium Subscriptions Terms & Conditions: - Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Remote and access to all of its Premium features, without ads. - Non-subscribed users can use each Premium feature for a limited number of times per day. - Users can subscribe to three different plans: weekly, monthly & yearly auto-renewing subscriptions - Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hour prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of 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. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://uniremotelabs.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://uniremotelabs.com/privacy-policy Any questions? Contact us: support@uniremotelabs.com

About

Sono S2

Control your smart speakers with ease, supporting both Wifi and Bluetooth/Airplay connections. Stream music from the internet, record your voice or songs, and cast them directly to your speakers. Unlock a richer audio experience for your smart speaker setup.

Highlights
  • Connects speakers via Wifi, Bluetooth/Airplay
  • Internet music discovery and playback
  • Voice and song recording feature
  • Direct casting of recordings to speakers
  • Supports Sonos and other smart speakers
Features
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Experience a seamlessly rich music environment with our innovative Speaker Controller app. Perfectly suited for smart speaker owners, this app is the ideal way to fully enjoy your music. - Connecting your speakers is a breeze with our intuitive app design, which supports both Wifi and Bluetooth/Airplay. Switching between modes is effortless, ensuring a steady, uninterrupted music streaming experience. - Discover & play any songs you love. Simply input a song/music name and you can get access to a big library of music on the internet. - Speaker Controller includes a unique recording feature. Whether you want to record your own voice notes, podcasts, or sing a song, you can directly stream it to your speakers. - Saving your recording & cast it to your speaker easily. - Work with many Sonos models and other Smart Speakers The Speaker Controller app is more than just a control tool. Unlock the full potential of your Smart Speakers and plunge into a world of enriched audio. Let your speakers express your music your way! Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/phubui-privacy Term of use: https://sites.google.com/view/phubui-term App subscription: Weekly $3.99, Monthly $7,99 & Lifetime $19.99

Screenshots

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller4 screens
Sono S23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: S1 & S2 Speaker Controller at free with in-app purchases against Sono S2's subscription. S1 & S2 Speaker Controller also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 159). Sono S2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. S1 & S2 Speaker Controller sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Sono S2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sono S2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S1 & S2 Speaker Controller has 12K ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 14% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller ships an update monthly, Sono S2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller versus Sono S2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS1 & S2 Speaker ControllerSono S2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings)4.6 (159 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.0% of reviews14.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better159
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDPhu Bui

Customer experience

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

All ratings12,316 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative81.1%

Sono S2

All ratings159 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%

Bugs and requests

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes during use
  • Cannot connect to WiFi
  • Volume controls not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to play from playlists
  • Support for more music services
  • Better integration with smart home devices

Sono S2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

Subscriptions11
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Nontrial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Non Trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Nontrial 2$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Subcription$24.99
  • Lifetime 3$29.99
  • Lifetime Offer$29.99
3 purchases

Sono S2

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is S1 & S2 Speaker Controller free?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sono S2 free?
Sono S2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, S1 & S2 Speaker Controller or Sono S2?
Sono S2 is rated higher. S1 & S2 Speaker Controller averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Sono S2 averages 4.6 from 159 ratings.
Do S1 & S2 Speaker Controller or Sono S2 have ads?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller shows ads; Sono S2 does not.
Which is updated more often, S1 & S2 Speaker Controller or Sono S2?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller ships an update monthly, and Sono S2 fortnightly. Most recently, S1 & S2 Speaker Controller was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sono S2 on September 21, 2026.

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