Comparison

Harman Kardon Remote vs S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

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

Head to head
About

Harman Kardon Remote

This app acts as a central remote and music player for your Harman Kardon devices. Stream music wirelessly and manage playlists directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Device remote control
  • Network-enabled product control
  • Wireless music streaming
  • Custom playlist management
  • In-app music playback
Features
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Control and enhance your Harman Kardon products with this remote control and music player app. This is the centerpiece of your Harman Kardon ecosystem. Highlights: > Device Remote Control Easily control all of your network-enabled Harman Kardon products. > Music Streaming Wirelessly stream content to your Harman Kardon products. > Music Player Manage your music content with custom playlists then play and control it straight from the app. Compatible Models: Aura, Onyx, SB26, Sabre SB35, Go+Play Wireless, AVR 170, AVR 1700, AVR 270, AVR 2700, AVR 370, AVR 3700, AVR151, AVR1510, AVR161, AVR1610, AVR171, AVR1710, BDS 275, BDS 575, BDS 277, BDS 577, BDS 280, BDS 580, BDS 80S, BDS x35 and AVRs 151S, 161S, 171S, 1510S, 1610S, and 1710S. Visit harmankardon.com and check for the latest firmware update for your Harman Kardon product to assure compatibility with this app. Note that Harman Kardon products that use wired network connections only, such as the AVR “x70” Series A/V Receivers and the Harman Kardon BDS "x75/77" Series Home Theater systems need to a wired Ethernet connection to your home network access point (router) in order to be discovered by this app. Control Wi-Fi-enabled products such as the AVR 370, AVR 3700 by connecting the product to your home network via wire or wirelessly.

About

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

Transform your phone into a powerful speaker controller. Stream music from your library, use your phone as a live microphone for karaoke or presentations, and record and play sound clips on demand. Enjoy enhanced control and functionality for your speakers.

Highlights
  • Stream music from phone library
  • Live microphone functionality
  • Record and play sound clips
  • Volume adjustment
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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Use your iPhone as a microphone and cast music from your library to your Speaker with ease! Connect our app to your Speakers via Wifi or Bluetooth and play Music from your phone Library. Search through your favorite songs and adjust volume. Use the Live Microphone to amplify your voice, sing karaoke, or lead presentations. Simply speak directly into your phone to broadcast your voice through your speaker. Please note that you should keep your phone & speaker with a certain distance to avoid uncomfortable echo. Record sound clips and play them on demand with the tap of a button. Save clips and play them whenever you wish. Make your Speaker the most powerful and convenient speaker that you've ever had! Premium Subscriptions Terms & Conditions: - Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Remote and access to all of its Premium features, without ads. - Non-subscribed users can use each Premium feature for a limited number of times per day. - Users can subscribe to three different plans: weekly, monthly & yearly auto-renewing subscriptions - Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hour prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://uniremotelabs.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://uniremotelabs.com/privacy-policy Any questions? Contact us: support@uniremotelabs.com

Screenshots

Harman Kardon Remote4 screens
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: S1 & S2 Speaker Controller at 4.4 against Harman Kardon Remote's 2.0. S1 & S2 Speaker Controller also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 218) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Harman Kardon Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. S1 & S2 Speaker Controller sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Harman Kardon Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S1 & S2 Speaker Controller has 12K ratings behind it against 218, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Harman Kardon Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of S1 & S2 Speaker Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harman Kardon Remote ships an update every 2 months, S1 & S2 Speaker Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Harman Kardon Remote versus S1 & S2 Speaker Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarman Kardon RemoteS1 & S2 Speaker Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (218 ratings)4.4 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews14.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21812K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarman International IndustriesUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Harman Kardon Remote

All ratings218 ratings
Positive22.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative69.7%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative83.7%

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

All ratings12,319 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative81.1%

User reviews

Harman Kardon Remote

From 218 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great with AVR1700
  • 👍 Connects and works well with HK speakers
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful as a remote control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections from network
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices and speakers
  • 🐛 Clunky and outdated user interface
  • 🐛 Limited functionality beyond basic volume and bass control
  • 🐛 Fails to detect or connect to some HK devices

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to connect
  • 👍 Great sound quality
  • 💡 Useful for presentations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 📚 Confusing setup

Bugs and requests

Harman Kardon Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Fails to connect to speakers/receivers
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Equalizer controls
  • Remote power on/off functionality
  • Ability to select Bluetooth as audio source
  • Support for more HK devices
  • Improved stability and reliability

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes during use
  • Cannot connect to WiFi
  • Volume controls not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to play from playlists
  • Support for more music services
  • Better integration with smart home devices

In-app purchases

None

Harman Kardon Remote

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

Subscriptions11
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Nontrial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Non Trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Nontrial 2$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Subcription$24.99
  • Lifetime 3$29.99
  • Lifetime Offer$29.99

Questions

Is Harman Kardon Remote free?
Harman Kardon Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S1 & S2 Speaker Controller free?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Harman Kardon Remote or S1 & S2 Speaker Controller?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller is rated higher. Harman Kardon Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while S1 & S2 Speaker Controller averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.
Do Harman Kardon Remote or S1 & S2 Speaker Controller have ads?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller shows ads; Harman Kardon Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Harman Kardon Remote or S1 & S2 Speaker Controller?
Harman Kardon Remote ships an update every 2 months, and S1 & S2 Speaker Controller monthly. Most recently, Harman Kardon Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and S1 & S2 Speaker Controller on November 2, 2026.

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