# Sonos S1 Controller vs WiiM Home

The clearest difference is rating: Sonos S1 Controller at 4.7 against WiiM Home's 3.9. Sonos S1 Controller also leads on ratings volume (821K vs 2K). WiiM Home's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sonos S1 Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonos S1 Controller has 821K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Sonos S1 Controller's written reviews are positive against 68% of WiiM Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sonos S1 Controller ships an update every 2 months, WiiM Home every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonos S1 Controller | WiiM Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (821K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos-s1-controller/id293523031/reviews)** | [3.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiim-home/id1573883295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **821K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #207 | **#171** |
| Size | 103 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonos, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293523034) | [Linkplay Tech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/775592957) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonos S1 Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos-s1-controller/id293523031)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Manage your older Sonos systems with ease. This app allows you to control volume, group rooms, set alarms, and stream from your favorite services. Enjoy thousands of free stations with Sonos Radio.

**Highlights:** Control older Sonos products, Adjust volume, Group rooms, Save favorites, Set alarms, Stream from services, Listen to Sonos Radio

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 🔍 Versatile and easy to use
- 💡 Whole-home audio experience
- 🎨 Sleek and modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔀 Confusing and unintuitive app updates
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and control
- ⚠️ Planned obsolescence of older products

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to recognize speakers
- Music playback randomly cuts out
- Inability to control volume from lock screen

**Requested features**

- Restore previous app interface
- Improve search and playlist management
- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Better integration with personal music libraries


### WiiM Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiim-home/id1573883295)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Control your audio devices and access your favorite music from a single app. Stream from various services, manage multi-room audio, and customize your listening experience with EQ and room correction.

**Highlights:** Unified music and device control, Access favorite music and stations, Browse and play from multiple music services, Multi-room audio synchronization, Simplified device setup, Customizable EQ and room correction

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 🎨 Intuitive interface
- 🔊 Great sound quality
- 💡 Useful features like EQ and room correction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues, device disconnections
- 🔍 Limited search and playlist functionality
- 📚 Incomplete integration with some music services
- 🔀 Shuffle/random playback limitations
- 🖼️ Album art display issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Firmware update issues causing connectivity problems
- Inconsistent performance after software updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Music
- Improve playlist management features
- Enhance search and browsing capabilities
- Provide better integration with smart home devices
- Allow more customization options for the app interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonos S1 Controller free?

Sonos S1 Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WiiM Home free?

WiiM Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sonos S1 Controller or WiiM Home?

Sonos S1 Controller is rated higher. Sonos S1 Controller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 821K ratings, while WiiM Home averages 3.9 from 2K ratings.

### Do Sonos S1 Controller or WiiM Home have ads?

Neither Sonos S1 Controller nor WiiM Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonos S1 Controller or WiiM Home?

Sonos S1 Controller ships an update every 2 months, and WiiM Home every 10 days. Most recently, Sonos S1 Controller was updated on November 7, 2026 and WiiM Home on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sonos S1 Controller or WiiM Home?

Sonos S1 Controller currently peaks at #207 in the App Store charts, and WiiM Home at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*