# S1 vs Speaker Controller for S1

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speaker Controller for S1 at free against S1's free with in-app purchases. S1's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Speaker Controller for S1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

S1 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S1 has 89 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | S1 | Speaker Controller for S1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-s2-controller-for-sonos/id6670489178/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-controller-for-s1-s2/id6753874719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Premier Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766501140) | [PaoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746019535) |

## What reviewers say

### S1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s1-s2-controller-for-sonos/id6670489178)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Sonos Speaker Control | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Speaker Controller Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Sonos Speaker Control | $9.99 | per year |
| S1 S2 Speaker Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Speaker Controller Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Speaker Controller for S1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaker-controller-for-s1-s2/id6753874719)

Control compatible wireless speakers directly from your iPhone. Manage playback, adjust volume, and stream music from your favorite services with a simple, intuitive interface. Connects via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or AirPlay for a seamless audio experience.

**Highlights:** Connect and control S1/S2 speakers, Manage playback (play/pause/next/previous), Adjust volume, Stream music from services, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay connectivity, Hassle-free connection

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S2 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S2 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S2 | $39.99 | per year |
| Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S2 | Free | one-time |
| Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S2 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S1 free?

S1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speaker Controller for S1 free?

Speaker Controller for S1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

S1 is rated higher. S1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Speaker Controller for S1 averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do S1 or Speaker Controller for S1 have ads?

Neither S1 nor Speaker Controller for S1 shows ads.

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