Comparison

Oktiv vs sonoro audio

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

Head to head
About

Oktiv

Control your compatible connected audio device from anywhere in your home with this app. Easily access favorite content, select audio sources, adjust settings, and discover new audio.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi control from anywhere in home
  • Pin favorite audio content
  • Select audio sources
  • Discover new audio
  • Adjust volume and audio settings
  • Turn device on/off
  • Customizable presets
Features
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OKTIV enhances your compatible connected audio device – giving you more control and a better listening experience. The companion app connects to your device using your Wi-Fi network. As long as you are connected to the same Wi-Fi network you can control your connected audio device from anywhere in your home. Pin your favourite audio content (podcasts, radio stations and on-demand audio) to the ‘My Oktiv’ section of the app homescreen for quick and easy access. Use the app to select the audio source you want to play, discover new audio, change the volume and audio settings, and turn your connected audio device on or off. With customisable presets available for each source, you can quickly select a different station or song without having to search for it. Supported audio sources include Radio (Internet Radio, DAB, FM Radio), On-demand services (Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer, Podcasts) and Input (Line Input, Bluetooth, USB). The sources available in OKTIV depend on the functionality of your connected audio device. OKTIV is compatible with connected audio devices running IR 4.2.4 and above, check your device for more info. With OKTIV, you’re in control.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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: • MAESTRO Quantum Signature • MAESTRO Quantum • sonoro AMPLIFIER • sonoro STREAMER • MEISTERSTÜCK 3 • MEISTERSTÜCK (Gen. 2) • AVATON • 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: • Device control: Turn your music system on and off and conveniently control the volume, playback, pause and track selection. • All sources: Easily access your digital and analog sources as well as your music system settings. • Music streaming: Control Amazon Music, TIDAL, Qobuz and Deezer directly from the sonoro app. • sonoro Multiroom: Enjoy your favorite music in multiple rooms via LAN and control compatible sonoro music systems together. • 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.

Screenshots

Oktiv4 screens
sonoro audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: sonoro audio at 88% against Oktiv's 25%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oktiv 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Oktiv versus sonoro audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOktivsonoro audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.6% of reviews88.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrontier Smart Technologies Ltdsonoro audio GmbH

Customer experience

Oktiv

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive24.6%
Neutral19.7%
Negative55.7%

sonoro audio

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

Oktiv

No in-app purchases

None

sonoro audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oktiv free?
Oktiv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sonoro audio free?
sonoro audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oktiv or sonoro audio have ads?
Neither Oktiv nor sonoro audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oktiv or sonoro audio?
Oktiv ships an update every 2 months, and sonoro audio every 3 months. Most recently, Oktiv was updated on November 11, 2026 and sonoro audio on November 12, 2026.

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