Comparison

Speaker Controller for S1 vs Chorus

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

Head to head
About

Speaker Controller for S1

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
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Smart Speaker Controller – S1 & S2 Compatible is a simple and convenient way to connect and control compatible wireless speakers directly from your iPhone. Manage playback, adjust volume, and enjoy seamless music streaming from your favorite platforms — all in one easy-to-use app. Designed to work with S1 and S2 systems, the app helps you stay connected and enjoy your music at home without hassle. HASSLE-FREE CONNECTION Connect to compatible speakers in seconds using: • Wi-Fi (same network connection) • Bluetooth (when available) • AirPlay Enjoy a stable connection and smooth audio streaming. STREAM MUSIC FROM YOUR SERVICES Play music from popular streaming platforms and control your listening experience easily and intuitively. SMART CONTROL Everything you need for everyday listening: • Play / Pause / Next / Previous • Volume control • Quick access to speaker management • Clean and modern interface IMPORTANT NOTE • Make sure your iPhone and speaker are connected to the same Wi-Fi network for the best experience. This app is an independent third-party controller and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sonos. Sonos, S1, and S2 are trademarks of Sonos, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://www.getpaoapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.getpaoapps.com/terms

About

Chorus

Features
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Your music, on every speaker in the room. Chorus turns the phones and tablets already at your party into a single sound system. One person picks the music, everyone else becomes a speaker, and it all plays at the same moment. NO INTERNET, NO ACCOUNTS Devices talk to each other directly. You do not need Wi-Fi with an internet connection, mobile data, an account, or a music subscription on anyone's phone. It works on a rooftop, at the beach, or in the middle of nowhere. HOW IT WORKS 1. Everyone installs Chorus and gets close. 2. The host opens a party and picks a song from their device. 3. Everyone else taps Join, and they are already playing. SYNC YOU CAN HEAR Two speakers that are out of step do not sound louder, they sound like an echo. Chorus constantly measures the difference between each device's clock and corrects the drift while the music plays, with no gaps and no restarts. You can watch each speaker's offset in milliseconds, live. ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION (PRO) Bluetooth speakers add a delay the system cannot measure accurately, and one that shifts on its own while music is playing. Chorus measures it for real: it plays a nearly inaudible tone and listens for it with the microphone to find out how long sound actually takes to come out. Nothing is recorded or stored. STEREO MODE (PRO) Assign one device to the left channel and another to the right. Two phones on opposite sides of the room become a real stereo pair. OLD PHONES WELCOME That iPhone in the drawer has a job again. Chorus runs on iOS 16 and later, so devices that stopped getting updates are still perfectly good speakers. It works on iPad too. GENUINELY FREE The free version is not a demo. It syncs exactly the same way, with one guest speaker and one-hour sessions. Chorus Pro adds unlimited speakers, acoustic calibration, stereo mode, a shared queue and sessions with no time limit. ABOUT THE MUSIC Chorus plays audio files from your own device. It does not download music and does not connect to streaming services. Only play content you have the rights to. -- Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage them in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://antonioortizapps.blogspot.com/p/terms-of-use-chorus-sync-music.html Privacy: https://antonioortizapps.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-chorus-sync-music.html

Screenshots

Speaker Controller for S13 screens
Chorus4 screens

Verdict

The call

Speaker Controller for S1 and Chorus are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Speaker Controller for S1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Chorus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Speaker Controller for S1 versus Chorus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeaker Controller for S1Chorus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaoAppsANTONIO ORTIZ SORIANO

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Speaker Controller for S1

Subscriptions3
  • Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S23 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S2$5.997 Days
  • Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S2$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S2Free
  • Speaker Controller for Sonos S1/S2$59.99
3 purchases

Chorus

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Version3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Version7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Speaker Controller for S1 free?
Speaker Controller for S1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chorus free?
Chorus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speaker Controller for S1 or Chorus have ads?
Neither Speaker Controller for S1 nor Chorus shows ads.

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