Comparison

Voice Intercom for Sonos vs S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

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

Head to head
About

Voice Intercom for Sonos

Broadcast your voice in real-time to your Sonos speakers using your iPhone. The app automatically resumes music playback after your broadcast and features a simple push-to-talk interface. It automatically discovers your Sonos system for easy setup.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice broadcasting
  • Automatic music resume
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Sonos system discovery
  • Professionally designed UI
Features
Currently charting
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Voice Intercom for Sonos is a REAL TIME intercom app for your Sonos sound system. Speak into your iPhone's microphone and hear your voice broadcast to your Sonos system in real time! - Professionally designed user interface. - Current music will automatically resume after voice broadcast. - Push to talk system. Just push the button, hold, and talk. - Will automatically discover your Sonos system - Help guide with common questions and fixes for the app. Please note the app requires at least one Sonos speaker or a Sonos: Connect device in order to work properly. This app is not affiliated with Sonos Inc. nor is it an official Sonos app. Sonos is trademarked by Sonos Inc.

About

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

Transform your phone into a powerful speaker controller. Stream music from your library, use your phone as a live microphone for karaoke or presentations, and record and play sound clips on demand. Enjoy enhanced control and functionality for your speakers.

Highlights
  • Stream music from phone library
  • Live microphone functionality
  • Record and play sound clips
  • Volume adjustment
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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Use your iPhone as a microphone and cast music from your library to your Speaker with ease! Connect our app to your Speakers via Wifi or Bluetooth and play Music from your phone Library. Search through your favorite songs and adjust volume. Use the Live Microphone to amplify your voice, sing karaoke, or lead presentations. Simply speak directly into your phone to broadcast your voice through your speaker. Please note that you should keep your phone & speaker with a certain distance to avoid uncomfortable echo. Record sound clips and play them on demand with the tap of a button. Save clips and play them whenever you wish. Make your Speaker the most powerful and convenient speaker that you've ever had! Premium Subscriptions Terms & Conditions: - Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Remote and access to all of its Premium features, without ads. - Non-subscribed users can use each Premium feature for a limited number of times per day. - Users can subscribe to three different plans: weekly, monthly & yearly auto-renewing subscriptions - Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hour prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of 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. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://uniremotelabs.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://uniremotelabs.com/privacy-policy Any questions? Contact us: support@uniremotelabs.com

Screenshots

Voice Intercom for Sonos3 screens
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: S1 & S2 Speaker Controller at Free against Voice Intercom for Sonos's $2.99. S1 & S2 Speaker Controller also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 2.1K). Voice Intercom for Sonos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence 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

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller is free to download; Voice Intercom for Sonos costs $2.99 up front. S1 & S2 Speaker Controller sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Voice Intercom for Sonos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Voice Intercom for Sonos against 4.4 for S1 & S2 Speaker Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S1 & S2 Speaker Controller has 12K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Voice Intercom for Sonos's written reviews are positive against 14% of S1 & S2 Speaker Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Intercom for Sonos ships an update every 2 months, S1 & S2 Speaker Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Voice Intercom for Sonos versus S1 & S2 Speaker Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Intercom for SonosS1 & S2 Speaker Controller
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better4.4 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews — better14.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEleven K, IncUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Voice Intercom for Sonos

All ratings2,080 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative58.9%

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

All ratings12,316 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative81.1%

User reviews

Voice Intercom for Sonos

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Turns Sonos into an intercom
  • 💡 Allows whole-house announcements
  • 👍 Works as expected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Doesn't work consistently
  • 🐛 Delayed audio and echo

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to connect
  • 👍 Great sound quality
  • 💡 Useful for presentations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 📚 Confusing setup

Bugs and requests

Voice Intercom for Sonos

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't detect Sonos system
  • Doesn't resume music playback
  • Stops working after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Always-on mode
  • Volume control independent of music
  • Chime before announcements
  • Group speaker selection

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes during use
  • Cannot connect to WiFi
  • Volume controls not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to play from playlists
  • Support for more music services
  • Better integration with smart home devices

In-app purchases

None

Voice Intercom for Sonos

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

S1 & S2 Speaker Controller

Subscriptions11
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Nontrial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Non Trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Nontrial 2$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Subcription$24.99
  • Lifetime 3$29.99
  • Lifetime Offer$29.99

Questions

Is Voice Intercom for Sonos free?
Voice Intercom for Sonos costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is S1 & S2 Speaker Controller free?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Voice Intercom for Sonos or S1 & S2 Speaker Controller?
Voice Intercom for Sonos is rated higher. Voice Intercom for Sonos averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while S1 & S2 Speaker Controller averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.
Do Voice Intercom for Sonos or S1 & S2 Speaker Controller have ads?
S1 & S2 Speaker Controller shows ads; Voice Intercom for Sonos does not.
Which is updated more often, Voice Intercom for Sonos or S1 & S2 Speaker Controller?
Voice Intercom for Sonos ships an update every 2 months, and S1 & S2 Speaker Controller monthly. Most recently, Voice Intercom for Sonos was updated on October 20, 2026 and S1 & S2 Speaker Controller on October 19, 2026.

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