Comparison

Sono S2 vs Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller

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

Head to head
About

Sono S2

Control your smart speakers with ease, supporting both Wifi and Bluetooth/Airplay connections. Stream music from the internet, record your voice or songs, and cast them directly to your speakers. Unlock a richer audio experience for your smart speaker setup.

Highlights
  • Connects speakers via Wifi, Bluetooth/Airplay
  • Internet music discovery and playback
  • Voice and song recording feature
  • Direct casting of recordings to speakers
  • Supports Sonos and other smart speakers
Features
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Experience a seamlessly rich music environment with our innovative Speaker Controller app. Perfectly suited for smart speaker owners, this app is the ideal way to fully enjoy your music. - Connecting your speakers is a breeze with our intuitive app design, which supports both Wifi and Bluetooth/Airplay. Switching between modes is effortless, ensuring a steady, uninterrupted music streaming experience. - Discover & play any songs you love. Simply input a song/music name and you can get access to a big library of music on the internet. - Speaker Controller includes a unique recording feature. Whether you want to record your own voice notes, podcasts, or sing a song, you can directly stream it to your speakers. - Saving your recording & cast it to your speaker easily. - Work with many Sonos models and other Smart Speakers The Speaker Controller app is more than just a control tool. Unlock the full potential of your Smart Speakers and plunge into a world of enriched audio. Let your speakers express your music your way! Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/phubui-privacy Term of use: https://sites.google.com/view/phubui-term App subscription: Weekly $3.99, Monthly $7,99 & Lifetime $19.99

About

Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller

Control your audio system from your phone. Connect speakers and headphones, stream music from various sources, and manage playback seamlessly. Discover songs and enjoy an optimized interface for a master sound experience.

Highlights
  • Connect speakers and headphones
  • Stream music from files and services
  • Identify songs
  • Control playback and volume
  • Browse audio content
  • Optimized interface
Features
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Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller gives you full command over your audio system from your phone. Connect devices, play music from various sources, identify songs, switch tracks, and enjoy seamless audio control. Key Features: - Easy connection to speakers and headphones - Stream music from files, apps, and supported services - Song identification to discover what you're hearing - Smooth track skipping, playback, and volume control - Browse and select audio content effortlessly - Optimized interface for music enthusiasts - Reliable performance across your music setup Master your sound experience with Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller - complete audio control made simple and intuitive. Disclaimer: Our app does not claim to be the Sonos brand. We simply provide controller features compatible with supported Sonos devices. Responsibility for the use of the app lies with the user. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. By using this app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qmo2WZeniaDBkcmliF_4pZAH8hMvrskgl4beyqGI3ls/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GWpzmeGcxQTB3Ji6E5zUEdz8JKU2JFt3RhYmVpYu6f0/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Sono S23 screens
Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sono S2 at 4.6 against Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller's 4.0. Sono S2 also leads on ratings volume (159 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Sono S2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sono S2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sono S2 has 159 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sono S2 ships an update fortnightly, Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sono S2 versus Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSono S2Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (159 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings159 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhu BuiSmartSound Systems Ltd

Customer experience

Sono S2

All ratings159 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%

Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sono S2

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
5 purchases

Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller

Subscriptions5
  • S1・S2 | Control Speakers3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • S1・S2 | Home Sound Systems$5.997 Days
  • S1・S2 Controller for Sonos$7.997 Days
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  • Sonos S1 & S2 Controller$19.991 Month
  • Sonos Speaker Controller$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Sono S2 free?
Sono S2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller free?
Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sono S2 or Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller?
Sono S2 is rated higher. Sono S2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Sono S2 or Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller have ads?
Neither Sono S2 nor Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sono S2 or Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller?
Sono S2 ships an update fortnightly, and Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller weekly. Most recently, Sono S2 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sonos|S1 & S2 Controller on September 19, 2026.

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