Comparison

iPeng vs Sonomiaux

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

Head to head
About

iPeng

Control your Squeezebox or Roon music server with this remote app. Manage playlists, control multi-room playback, and even turn your device into a music player with an in-app purchase. Optimized for the latest iOS devices and features.

Highlights
  • Squeezebox and Roon server control
  • Multi-room playback management
  • Playlist and favorites management
  • Customizable main menu
  • Today Widget and Apple Watch support
  • Optional playback capability via IAP
Features
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iPeng 9, the music remote for the Logitech® Squeezebox™, has been designed for the latest iOS versions and fully supports all iPhone and iPad form factors. iPeng 9 is a remote control app that will work all over your home with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch. You can also purchase an additional playback capability as an In-App-Purchase that will turn your iPhone or iPad into a full-blown music player for your Squeezebox Server or Roon Server. *** New in iPeng 9 *** • Support of iPhone 11, Pro, X/XS and XS Max • Latest Apple Watch support including Series 5, under watchOS 3 and newer • Today Widget to use iPeng in Notification Center and on the lock screen. • Full multitasking support on iPad and iPad Pro, including Split View and Slide Over under iOS 9 and newer. *** What’s new compared to iPeng Classic? *** * Full Support of latest iOS Versions * • iPeng has been redesigned, matching Apple's flat UI design for an up-to-date appeal, and uses a modernized platform and code base for continuous support of new iOS features. * Universal App * • iPeng 9 is a universal app for both iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, so you only have to purchase the app once. Older iPeng versions had separate apps for iPhone and iPad. * Customizable * • The customizable main menu allows you to show different menu items in your top level menu or hide things that you don’t need. • Change the structure of your main menu through a simple drag-and-drop interface. • You can select a bright or dark color scheme for iPeng, and iPeng can even automatically select it based on your lighting conditions. * Easier Multi-Room Control * • The redesigned MultiPlayer Control simplifies handling many players. • QuickSwitch lets you move playlists from one player to another easily with a swipe of your finger. • Have direct access to Power/Volume for each connected player and change other player settings in the player details. • Group players to synchronized groups. Jointly control playback and volume for these groups and move players between them using drag-and-drop or a toolbar. • Power all players in a group off with a single click when you leave. * Manage Playlists and Favorites * • View, save, change and rearrange not only your current playlist but also saved playlists and favorites. * Works with Logitech Squeezebox and compatible players * • iPeng 9 works with all Logitech Squeezebox Players as well as many Squeezebox-compatible players like Innuos Zen, the SOtM sMS-1000SQ and sMS-100 or VortexBox players. • With iPeng Playback, iPeng also works as a player with Roon. *** Enjoy the familiar features and comfort of iPeng. *** * Easy and Fast to Use * • The functionality of iPeng is optimized for speed of use guaranteeing long-term fun. • Built-in Tutorials help you to learn iPeng’s operation. * Explore Your Music Library (1) * • Browse your own files by categories like Albums, Artists, Genres or simply search for your music. * Explore Remote Services * • You get access to a whole world of internet radio and music services like Rhapsody™ and Spotify™ and have control over them as if they were in your own library. * Use 3rd Party Plugins (2) * • iPeng supports a growing number of 3rd party plugins for Squeezebox™, e.g. CustomBrowse, TrackStat, Music and Artist Information and many more. * Use MySqueezebox.com * • iPeng 9 doesn’t require a server to operate your Squeezebox, it also supports Logitech’s MySqueezbox.com online service. Note: This does not apply to the Playback functionality. iPeng requires one or more Squeezebox™ or any compatible hard- or software player. Squeezebox™ is a trademark of Logitech. (1) LogitechMedia Server/Squeezebox Server version 7.5 or newer available for free from mysqueezebox.com/download or downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/ (2) Installation of 3rd party plugins in Logitech Media Server required.

About

Sonomiaux

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Sonomiaux is a remote control app designed for your Volumio music server. (A Volumio server with a music library is required to use this app.) Browse your music collection with ease, complete with album artwork. Select and play your favorite tracks or explore existing playlists. (Note: Playlist creation is not supported.)

Screenshots

iPeng4 screens
Sonomiaux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sonomiaux at none against iPeng's 1. Sonomiaux also leads on price ($4.99 vs $8.99). iPeng's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads 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

iPeng costs $8.99 and Sonomiaux $4.99 up front. iPeng sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sonomiaux asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPeng ships an update every 5 weeks, Sonomiaux every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iPeng versus Sonomiaux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPengSonomiaux
Price$8.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPenguinLovesMusic.comEiji Takahashi

Bugs and requests

iPeng

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Album playback issues
  • Disconnection problems with LMS server
  • Inability to log in after updates
  • Syncing problems with non-Squeezebox devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • iOS 18 widget support
  • Improved playlist management
  • Support for Asian languages
  • Built-in VPN for remote access
  • Apple TV app version

Sonomiaux

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPeng

One-time1
  • iPeng Playback$4.99
None

Sonomiaux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPeng free?
iPeng costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sonomiaux free?
Sonomiaux costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPeng or Sonomiaux have ads?
Neither iPeng nor Sonomiaux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPeng or Sonomiaux?
iPeng ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sonomiaux every 4 months. Most recently, iPeng was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sonomiaux on October 9, 2026.

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