BlueMe Player vs Sono+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlueMe Player
Stream music wirelessly from your iPhone to your car's Blue&Me system without cables. The free version accesses your media library, while an optional premium add-on enables streaming from popular apps like Spotify and Apple Music. Enjoy intuitive controls and seamless integration for a cable-free audio experience.
- Wireless iPhone to Blue&Me streaming
- Access iPhone media library
- Stream from popular music/video apps (Premium)
- Car radio/steering wheel volume control
- Safe, intuitive driving interface
- Free trial for Premium Add-On
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Stream Music Wirelessly with Blue&Me Connect your iPhone to the Blue&Me system and enjoy your favorite music directly through your car’s speakers—no cables or adapters needed. With the free version, you can listen to music from your iPhone’s media library. Upgrade with the optional Premium* Add-On to stream audio from apps like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Netflix, and more. You can try the Premium Add-On for free before purchase. Features: - Control the volume from your car radio or steering wheel controls (where supported) - Simple and intuitive interface designed for safe use while driving - Seamless integration with the iPhone media library and Blue&Me Infotainment System - Premium* Add-On supports over 90% of the apps available on the App Store Watch an example of use: http://youtu.be/ZCscDQYU0Os Note: Due to technical limitations, audio playback will be in mono. The Blue&Me system does not support the A2DP protocol, which may affect audio quality. *Premium Add-On available as an in-app purchase. Free trial available.
Sono+
Control your Sonos system directly from your iPhone or iPad with customizable widgets and live activities. Manage playback, volume, and shortcuts without opening the main app. Automate your audio experience with deep iOS integration.
- Home Screen Widgets
- Lock Screen & Control Centre Widgets
- Live Activities
- Apple Shortcuts Integration
- Customisable Widgets
- Inline Widgets
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Take control of your Sonos system with powerful widgets, live activities, and shortcuts—right from your iPhone or iPad. Instant playback and volume controls from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Control Centre. Key Features: * Quick Access Widget: Multiple customisable buttons and actions for your most‑used Sonos commands, including play, skip, volume, grouping, home theatre options, line-in and more. *Favourites Widget: Start your favorite music from the homescreen. Choose how many favorites to display, and use four customisable buttons for quick Sonos actions like play, skip, volume, grouping & more. * Lock Screen & Control Centre Widgets: Quick access to Sonos controls. * Live Activities: See and control what’s playing without unlocking your device. * Apple Shortcuts Integration: Automate your Sonos experience. * Customisable Widgets: Choose rooms, actions, and layouts to fit your setup. * Inline Widgets: Jump straight to your Now Playing screen. Why Sono+? * Quick controls for Sonos—no need to open the main app. * Works with all Sonos systems (requires Sonos account link). * Sono+ complements the Sonos App, it doesn’t replace it. * Designed for iOS 26 & iPadOS 26. 3 Day Free Trial available, after which, a subscription is required. Buy Once option also available. If you choose to subscribe, you will be charged a subscription fee according to your country. The subscription fee will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. 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. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. --- Legal Notice ----- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/ stdeula/ Please note that a Sonos system is required. This app uses the official Sonos API which requires that you have linked your Sonos system to your Sonos account. This app will not work until you authorise it with your Sonos account. Sono+ is an independent app and is not affiliated with Sonos Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sono+ at 65% against BlueMe Player's 2%. Sono+ also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0). BlueMe Player's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. BlueMe Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sono+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sono+ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of BlueMe Player's written reviews are positive against 65% of Sono+'s.
BlueMe Player ships an update fortnightly, Sono+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueMe Player | Sono+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (27 ratings) | 4.0 (55 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 2.1% of reviews | 65.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 55 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Gianpiero Radano | Paul Boyce |
Customer experience
BlueMe Player
Sono+
Bugs and requests
BlueMe Player
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes frequently
- Audio playback issues (crackling, white noise)
- App does not connect to car/Bluetooth
- Music stops working after a short time
- Downloaded tracks refuse to play
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- Error messages when trying to play music
- App not working with Apple Music/Spotify/YouTube
- App not working with downloaded music
- App not working with cloud music
- App not working with specific car models (Fiat 500, Alfa Romeo, etc.)
- App requires older iOS versions
- App not updated for a long time
- App leaves 'connected...' message on dashboard
- App crashes after selecting tracks
Requested features
10 requests- Improve audio quality
- Add stereo audio support
- Allow control of music from car
- Improve user interface
- Add random playback feature
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- Allow creation of playlists within the app
- Support for more music streaming services
- Update for newer iOS versions
- Allow selection of Bluetooth device
- Support for podcasts
Sono+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BlueMe Player
- Premum$69.99
Sono+
- Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$2.991 Year
- Buy Once$9.99









