# Power Playlist vs Sonos

The clearest difference is rating: Sonos at 4.6 against Power Playlist's 1.5. Sonos also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (936K vs 31). Power Playlist's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Power Playlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sonos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sonos holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonos has 936K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Power Playlist's written reviews are positive against 20% of Sonos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Power Playlist ships an update every 6 months, Sonos fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Power Playlist | Sonos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-playlist/id452624925/reviews) | **[4.6 (936K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **936K** |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 15 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Emma Technologies, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/452624928) | [Sonos, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293523034) |

## What reviewers say

### Power Playlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-playlist/id452624925)

Easily create and save custom music playlists from your device's library. Features include song fading, spoken song numbers, and the ability to start songs from any point. Ideal for crafting workout mixes or personalized listening experiences.

**Highlights:** Create and save custom playlists, Fading between songs, Spoken song numbers, Control song length and count, Start songs from the middle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Sonos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Music, #32 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app centralizes your music and audio content for seamless control of your home sound system. Easily manage playback across multiple rooms, discover new music, and personalize your listening experience with saved favorites and custom settings.

**Highlights:** Unified content and control, Multi-room audio playback, Streaming service integration, Personalized music library, Easy product setup, Voice control integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sonos Radio HD Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless upgrade process
- 🔒 Robust connectivity
- 👍 Great sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔍 Confusing and buggy app
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive app
- 🔄 Speakers randomly disappearing
- 🤯 Frustrating app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to speakers
- Speakers not recognized after updates
- Inconsistent volume and playback controls

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Restore legacy features (alarms, queues, etc.)
- Customizable app interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Power Playlist free?

Power Playlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sonos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Power Playlist or Sonos?

Sonos is rated higher. Power Playlist averages 1.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Sonos averages 4.6 from 936K ratings.

### Do Power Playlist or Sonos have ads?

Sonos shows ads; Power Playlist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Power Playlist or Sonos?

Power Playlist ships an update every 6 months, and Sonos fortnightly. Most recently, Power Playlist was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sonos on October 19, 2026.

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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.*