Comparison

S1 vs Tonada

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

Tonada

Features
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Tonada is the in-store music platform built for brands that want to sound as distinctive as they look. Unlike traditional streaming services, every track on Tonada is custom-composed for your business, its mood, its pace, its identity. The result is a soundtrack that feels unmistakably yours, playing from open to close, across every location. And because we create the music ourselves, it's 100% royalty-free. You get legal peace of mind and one simple subscription, no surprise licensing fees, no paperwork, no audits. — WHY RETAILERS CHOOSE TONADA — Custom to your brand Tell us who you are, refined, energetic, laid-back, luxe, and we compose music that matches. Your shops sound like your shops, not a generic playlist. Fully royalty-free Every track is original and owned by Tonada. You're covered for public performance in every location, with zero PRO fees and licensing headaches. Built for multi-location retail Sync music across 1 store or 1,000. Schedule by day part, location, or season. Change the vibe for weekends, holidays, or campaigns in a single tap. Simple, flat pricing One subscription. Unlimited listening. No hidden fees tied to square footage, employees, or plays. Plays anywhere Run Tonada from an iPhone, iPad, or plug into your existing in-store audio system. Offline playback included for locations with spotty Wi-Fi. — PERFECT FOR — Boutiques, cafés, restaurants, hotels, spas, gyms, salons, showrooms, clinics, galleries, and any retail brand that believes sound is part of the customer experience. — HOW IT WORKS — Tell us about your brand. Our team composes a custom sonic identity for you. Play it in your locations, legally, royalty-free, forever. Stop paying PRO fees for music that wasn't made for you. Start sounding like your brand. Download Tonada and book your brand sound session today. Learn more at tonada.com

Screenshots

S14 screens
Tonada4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tonada at none against S1's 5. Tonada also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tonada asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S1 ships an update every 5 weeks, Tonada every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
S1 versus Tonada: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS1Tonada
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPremier Mobile AppsTonada

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
None

Tonada

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S1 free?
S1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tonada free?
Tonada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do S1 or Tonada have ads?
Neither S1 nor Tonada shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S1 or Tonada?
S1 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tonada every 2 days. Most recently, S1 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Tonada on October 14, 2026.

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