Soundmate Controller vs sonoro audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Soundmate Controller
Control your DAB+, Internet, and FM radio with this app. It allows recording, playback, and streaming from various sources like USB, Bluetooth, and cloud services. Manage favorite lists and search for stations with EPG data.
- DAB+ radio control
- Internet radio control
- FM radio control
- USB recording and playback
- Bluetooth audio playback
- UPnP/DLNA streaming
- Cloud music streaming control
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The app was therefore designed to that it adapts to the functionalities of the connected radio. So it is possible that radios of different complexities can be controlled with one app. The radio is controlled via the local network. Hence it is necessary both the DAB / Internet radio and the smartphone / tablet used within of the same network. In a network, the connection is automatic built up. Features of the app are as follows, depending on the features of the connected radio: - Control of the DAB + radio - Control of the internet radio - Control of the FM radio - Recording and playback of radio on USB storage - Playback of audio via the aux input of the radio - Playback of audio via the radio's Bluetooth interface - Playback of audio via the UPnP(DLNA) local network - Playback of the music streaming from Cloud (amazon music, Tidal, Deezer...) - Control of the cable radio - Control of the EQ advanced setting In addition to these core features of the system, the app has a variety of other functionalities which make controlling the radio more convenient. Favorite lists can be edited, stations are searched for and EPG data are displayed. The app is constantly being developed and adapted to the new features of the radios. We are very grateful for your feedback and suggestions for improvement regarding the app.
sonoro audio
Control your compatible sonoro music systems with this official app. Easily set up your device, manage playback, access all sources, and stream music from popular services. Enjoy multiroom audio and manage your favorite tracks across devices.
- Device control (on/off, volume, playback)
- Access to all digital and analog sources
- Music streaming control (Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer)
- Multiroom audio management
- Favorite track management
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The official app for controlling the following sonoro music systems: β’ MAESTRO Quantum Signature β’ MAESTRO Quantum β’ sonoro AMPLIFIER β’ sonoro STREAMER β’ MEISTERSTΓCK 3 β’ MEISTERSTΓCK (Gen. 2) β’ AVATON β’ ATRON Easy setup and ready to go First, start the setup assistant on your sonoro music system and connect the device to the same network as your smartphone. You can then conveniently control your music system using the sonoro app. If you own a sonoro product other than those listed above, please refer to the corresponding user manual for information on which app is compatible with your music system. The sonoro app offers the following features: β’ Device control: Turn your music system on and off and conveniently control the volume, playback, pause and track selection. β’ All sources: Easily access your digital and analog sources as well as your music system settings. β’ Music streaming: Control Amazon Music, TIDAL, Qobuz and Deezer directly from the sonoro app. β’ sonoro Multiroom: Enjoy your favorite music in multiple rooms via LAN and control compatible sonoro music systems together. β’ Favorites: Easily transfer your local favorites to other sonoro music systems. Even more possibilities: Your sonoro music system also supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect. Simply use the app of the respective music service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: sonoro audio at 88% against Soundmate Controller's 25%. Soundmate Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Soundmate Controller ships an update every 2 months, sonoro audio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soundmate Controller | sonoro audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 88.5% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soundmate Ltd. | sonoro audio GmbH |
Customer experience
Soundmate Controller
sonoro audio
In-app purchases
Soundmate Controller
No in-app purchases
sonoro audio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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