Comparison

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller vs HydraTek

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

HydraTek

Features
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HydraTek is a bilingual (English/Spanish) plumbing repair guide for DIY homeowners and professional plumbers, built on 25 years of hands-on experience. Select your fixture — toilet, kitchen faucet, or lavatory faucet — then choose your specific problem. HydraTek shows you exactly which parts and tools you need, with visual references to help identify each component. Follow professional step-by-step repair guides designed to get the job done right the first time.

Screenshots

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller4 screens
HydraTek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: S1 & S2 Speaker Controller at Free against HydraTek's $0.99. HydraTek's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller is free to download; HydraTek costs $0.99 up front. S1 & S2 Speaker Controller sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. HydraTek asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller ships an update monthly, HydraTek daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller versus HydraTek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS1 & S2 Speaker ControllerHydraTek
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDHYDRONET LLC

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

HydraTek

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
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  • 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
None

HydraTek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S1 & S2 Speaker Controller free?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HydraTek free?
HydraTek costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do S1 & S2 Speaker Controller or HydraTek have ads?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller shows ads; HydraTek does not.
Which is updated more often, S1 & S2 Speaker Controller or HydraTek?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller ships an update monthly, and HydraTek daily. Most recently, S1 & S2 Speaker Controller was updated on October 25, 2026 and HydraTek on October 24, 2026.

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