# S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos vs Speaker Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Speaker Controller at 4.9 against S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos's 4.1. Speaker Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 17) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Speaker Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speaker Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos has 3.6K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos ships an update every 2 months, Speaker Controller every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos | Speaker Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-and-s2-controller-for-sonos/id1673225606/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-controller-for-s1-s2/id6584520106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Free AI Utility Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660901038) | [Lionel Breault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768089263) |

## What reviewers say

### S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-and-s2-controller-for-sonos/id1673225606)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app allows you to control wireless speakers and music centers from your iPhone or iPad. It supports most Sonos speakers and lets you play music directly from your phone's library over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Enjoy seamless music streaming with auto-detection and session resume features.

**Highlights:** Control wireless speakers, Connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, Play music from phone library, Auto-detect Sonos speakers, Auto-resume cast sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium Features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Activate your speaker | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Package | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features endlessly | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Help with reconnecting speakers
- 🚀 Excellent setup instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work across Sonos system
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize when arriving at second home
- 🐛 Ads and paywall to remove ads
- 🐛 Doesn't allow adding new devices
- 🐛 Unreliable connection and performance

**Reported bugs**

- Can't connect speakers to WiFi
- Doesn't recognize speakers
- Doesn't allow canceling subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to control speaker settings
- Seamless multi-home support
- Improved reliability and connectivity


### Speaker Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-controller-for-s1-s2/id6584520106)

Easily connect and stream music to any speaker or headphones. Use your phone as a live microphone for your smart speaker. Enjoy seamless playback and control of your audio.

**Highlights:** Connect and control smart speakers, Stream music from phone, Use phone as live microphone, Seamless music playback, Effortless setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium + 3-days Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos free?

S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speaker Controller free?

Speaker Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos or Speaker Controller?

Speaker Controller is rated higher. S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Speaker Controller averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos or Speaker Controller have ads?

S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos shows ads; Speaker Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos or Speaker Controller?

S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos ships an update every 2 months, and Speaker Controller every 2 days. Most recently, S1 & S2 Controller for Sonos was updated on October 25, 2026 and Speaker Controller on October 22, 2026.

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