Comparison

S1 | S2・Connect & Control vs Cast Volume

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

Head to head
About

S1 | S2・Connect & Control

Features
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S1 | S2・Connect & Control gives you complete control over your Sопоs speakers directly from your phone. Manage playback from files and apps, adjust volume, and fine-tune audio with professional equalizer settings for the perfect listening experience. Key Features: - Full control for your S1 & S2 music systems - Advanced 10-band equalizer for custom sound profiles - Play music from files and supported apps seamlessly - Simple interface optimized for music lovers - Real-time audio adjustments during playback Take command of your S1 & S2 system with precision and ease using S1 | S2・Connect & Control — elevate your home audio experience effortlessly. 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. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DK0Pu5nDzRyw1f47bPTBN-Ns4So_kmWB2tZ8gIlwDKs/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RpoWH6ls4I7JDLniMSQRcEN5LYukx1efUc62L844wgw/edit?usp=sharing

About

Cast Volume

Control the volume of your Chromecast and Google TV devices quickly and reliably. Create homescreen widgets for seamless adjustments, mute playback, and fine-tune volume precisely without jumping. This app offers a volume-first design, prioritizing ease of use for all casting devices.

Highlights
  • Homescreen widgets for volume control
  • Control multiple devices
  • Instant volume adjustment
  • Precise volume fine-tuning
  • Mute playback
  • Volume-first design
Features
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Your speaker remote, right where you need it. Morning radio. Music for dinner. A quick mute when the phone rings. CastVolume puts everyday speaker controls on your iPhone or iPad, so you can spend less time opening apps and more time listening. YOUR MUSIC, ONE TAP AWAY Start saved Sonos Favourites, WiiM Home favourites and compatible LinkPlay presets from a Home Screen widget. Keep stations, albums and playlists within reach. Browse more Sonos favourites with pages, up to 16 items in a large widget or 24 in an extra-large iPad widget. Save music in your speaker's usual app, then open Favourites in CastVolume to load it. Content depends on your speaker and music service; Chromecast and HEOS music favourites are not supported. QUICK CONTROLS FOR YOUR SPEAKERS • Adjust volume and mute on Sonos, WiiM, Chromecast, Denon/Marantz HEOS and compatible LinkPlay devices. • Add widgets and Controls to your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center, or assign a Control to a supported iPhone's Action Button. • Use playback controls on supported speakers and sources. Cast playback requires an active media session; next/previous also require queue support. Some AirPlay or TV sources need their original app or remote. • Enable Night Sound on compatible Sonos home-theater speakers. Check support in the room's Favourites screen, then add the optional widget button or Control. • Choose colours, widget backgrounds and volume steps to suit you. An optional Live Tile keeps quick controls on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported devices. START WITH ONE SPEAKER, FREE All supported brands, in-app controls, saved speakers and appearance choices are free. Free widgets and Controls share one chosen speaker. Optional Premium lets each widget or Control use its own speaker, with a one-time purchase. An optional 30-day free trial has no automatic charge. After expiry, your chosen free speaker keeps working; additional targets require Premium and keep their saved assignments. Existing Premium purchases remain unlocked. No subscription or ads. MADE FOR YOUR LOCAL NETWORK Keep your phone and receiver on the same network and allow Local Network access. Discover speakers or add supported receivers by local IP. Sonos requires compatible Connection Security settings; portable speakers must be awake. Turn off Fixed Volume Output on WiiM. HEOS favourites, AVR power and input selection stay in the HEOS app. LinkPlay compatibility depends on the model, local API and firmware. AirPlay-only devices are not supported. Widgets show the last confirmed state; changes in other apps may not appear immediately. A locked phone may require unlocking before a command runs. Live Tile updates depend on app activity and iOS limits. CastVolume is an independent app, not affiliated with the speaker manufacturers.

Screenshots

S1 | S2・Connect & Control4 screens
Cast Volume4 screens

Verdict

The call

S1 | S2・Connect & Control and Cast Volume 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. S1 | S2・Connect & Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Cast Volume sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
S1 | S2・Connect & Control versus Cast Volume: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS1 | S2・Connect & ControlCast Volume
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAN COMERCE DOOSøren Thorup

In-app purchases

10 purchases

S1 | S2・Connect & Control

Subscriptions10
  • S1 | S2・Connect & Control3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • S1 | S2・Connect & Control$5.997 Days
  • S1 | S2・Audio & Control$5.997 Days
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  • S1 | S2・Sound & Control3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • S1 | S2・Music & Control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • S1 | S2・Audio Control & Connect3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • S1 | S2・Sound Control & Connect$19.991 Month
  • S1 | S2・Music Control & Connect3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • S1 | S2・Audio Boost & Control$39.991 Year
  • S1 | S2・Music Boost & Control$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Cast Volume

One-time2
  • 30-day TrialFree
  • Premium Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is S1 | S2・Connect & Control free?
S1 | S2・Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cast Volume free?
Cast Volume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do S1 | S2・Connect & Control or Cast Volume have ads?
Neither S1 | S2・Connect & Control nor Cast Volume shows ads.

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