Comparison

Smart IP Controller 2 vs Sonique

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

Head to head
About

Smart IP Controller 2

Features
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The Smart IP Controller app provides end users with simplified control of key loudspeaker functions via a smartphone or tablet. Once a Genelec Smart IP networked loudspeaker system has been configured with the Manager software, the Controller app can be used for day-to-day control of audio system functions. The Controller app works over WiFi and is ideal for smaller installations, offering a simple and effective alternative to more complex automation systems. Key features: - Discovery of zones - Simultaneous control of one or more zones - Adjust volume and mute - Turn zones on or off with a tap - See real-time playback status - Add photos to easily identify zones - Use multiple devices for shared control Genelec Smart IP PoE powered loudspeakersβ€”deliver high-quality audio and reliable network-based control through a single CAT cable.

About

Sonique

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Sonique is a fast, beautiful controller for your multi-room speakers. It talks to your speakers directly over your Wi-Fi, so play, pause, volume and grouping respond instantly. MADE FOR iPHONE DUO Unfold, and Sonique unfolds with you: the album cover becomes a stage with a glow in its own colors, the controls sit beside it, and the player stays in its own column while you browse. Fold, and everything is back under your thumb. The switch is seamless β€” you never lose your place. EVERY ROOM AT A GLANCE The home screen shows what is playing where, with a volume slider on every room. On large screens it becomes a mixing desk for the whole house. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN A dark interface, glass panels and colors drawn from the album cover that is playing. A light theme is included. FULL CONTROL β€’ Play, pause, next, previous, seek β€’ Shuffle, repeat, crossfade β€’ Volume per room and per group β€’ Bass, treble, loudness, night mode β€’ Group and ungroup rooms β€’ Start favorites and playlists directly β€’ View and reorder the queue β€’ Scenes: rooms, volumes and music with one tap AT HOME ON EVERY SCREEN iPhone, iPhone Duo, iPad, portrait and landscape β€” Sonique uses the space it is given. REQUIREMENTS Compatible multi-room speakers on the same Wi-Fi network as your device.

Screenshots

Smart IP Controller 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sonique at every 2 days against Smart IP Controller 2's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart IP Controller 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Sonique every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Smart IP Controller 2 versus Sonique: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart IP Controller 2Sonique
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGenelecJOCHEN MAURER

In-app purchases

None

Smart IP Controller 2

No in-app purchases

None

Sonique

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart IP Controller 2 free?
Smart IP Controller 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonique free?
Sonique is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart IP Controller 2 or Sonique have ads?
Neither Smart IP Controller 2 nor Sonique shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart IP Controller 2 or Sonique?
Smart IP Controller 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sonique every 2 days. Most recently, Smart IP Controller 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Sonique on October 20, 2026.

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