Comparison

S1 vs Headphone Booster, Amplifier

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

Head to head
About

S1

Control your Sonos and other Bluetooth speakers with ease. Automatically discover nearby speakers and stream music from your gallery or local storage. Record and play sound clips on demand for a more powerful audio experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic speaker detection
  • Stream music from gallery
  • Stream music from local storage
  • Resume previous cast sessions
  • Record and play sound clips
Features
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Speaker Controller App is compatible with Sonos Speakers & other Bluetooth speakers. Speaker Controller app will automatically search for nearby Speakers within your Wi-Fi network to make the connection process as simple as possible. If you own multiple speakers, you can easily switch between them. Speaker Controller App Main Features: ◆ Auto detect Speakers / Any Bluetooth Speaker. ◆ Stream music from Gallery. ◆ Stream music from local storage. ◆ Auto resume previous cast session. ◆ Record sound clips and play them on demand with the tap of a button. Make your Speaker the most powerful and convenient speaker that you've ever had! DISCLAIMER: We are NOT AFFILIATED with Sonos, Inc. and this app is NOT OFFICIAL PRODUCT from Sonos, Inc. Payment and Subscription Information: ◆ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. ◆ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. ◆ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the 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. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/premiermobileapps/home/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/premiermobileapps/home/terms

About

Headphone Booster, Amplifier

Enhance your audio experience with powerful bass boosting and advanced sound effects. Customize your music with filters and pitch adjustments, and enjoy background playback for uninterrupted listening. Optimized for headphones and external speakers.

Highlights
  • Bass Booster
  • Wave Flanger effect
  • Dooper Pitch effect
  • Intuitive interface
  • Media volume control
  • Background playback
Features
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Bass Booster - Powerful Bass Amplifier & Sound Enhancer Maximize your bass and elevate your music! With Bass Booster, experience deeper, richer bass and superior sound quality - anywhere, anytime. Play tracks from your iTunes library or Apple Music (subscription required) and fine-tune the audio to match your headphones or speakers perfectly. Just tap the speaker icon to instantly boost bass levels for a clearer, punchier low-end. Customize Your Sound with Advanced Effects Take your listening experience further with two unique audio effects: Wave Flanger - Add dynamic filters to color and shape your sound. Dooper Pitch - Speed up, slow down, or distort tracks for a fun twist! Simply tap, adjust, and enjoy! For the best experience, use headphones or external speakers. Key Features Bass Booster - Maximize low-end power with one tap. Wave Flanger - Customize filter intensity for unique soundscapes. Dooper Pitch - Play with speed and pitch for creative effects. Simple, intuitive interface - Big sound, effortless control. Media volume control - Adjust levels on the fly. Background playback - Keep the music going while using other apps. Note: Please use responsibly. We are not liable for hearing or device damage. Click, boost, and feel the difference! Contact us: alexanderjacobus420@icloud.com Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CqM9MPOgtFoqB6T09mDMOGds0Tjcflv2MQQOtXh3uw4/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

S14 screens
Headphone Booster, Amplifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

S1 and Headphone Booster, Amplifier both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of S1's written reviews are positive against 25% of Headphone Booster, Amplifier's. S1 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Headphone Booster, Amplifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for S1 against 4.4 for Headphone Booster, Amplifier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 122 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of S1's written reviews are positive against 25% of Headphone Booster, Amplifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S1 ships an update every 5 weeks, Headphone Booster, Amplifier every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
S1 versus Headphone Booster, Amplifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS1Headphone Booster, Amplifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (89 ratings) — better4.4 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB395 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPremier Mobile AppsJason Smith

Customer experience

S1

All ratings88 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Headphone Booster, Amplifier

All ratings122 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

S1

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Sonos Speaker Control$2.997 Days
  • Speaker Controller Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Sonos Speaker Control3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • S1 S2 Speaker Lifetime Premium$7.99
  • Speaker Controller Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Headphone Booster, Amplifier

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is S1 free?
S1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Headphone Booster, Amplifier free?
Headphone Booster, Amplifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, S1 or Headphone Booster, Amplifier?
S1 is rated higher. S1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Headphone Booster, Amplifier averages 4.4 from 122 ratings.
Do S1 or Headphone Booster, Amplifier have ads?
Neither S1 nor Headphone Booster, Amplifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S1 or Headphone Booster, Amplifier?
S1 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Headphone Booster, Amplifier every 4 months. Most recently, S1 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Headphone Booster, Amplifier on November 5, 2026.

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