Comparison

SonoSequencr vs Lyd

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

Head to head
About

SonoSequencr

Automate recurring tasks on your Sonos system with custom sequences. Control multiple devices, set volumes, and play music with a single tap. Run sequences from widgets, Apple Watch, or even Flic buttons.

Highlights
  • Create custom sequences for recurring tasks
  • Control multiple Sonos devices simultaneously
  • Start sequences from widgets and Apple Watch
  • Background operation supported
  • Restricted mode for specific device control
  • Timed sequences via in-app purchase
Features
Currently charting
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With SonoSequencr you can create individual sequences to perform recurring tasks with just one click. If you have multiple Sonos devices and want to play a radio station on all of them, it takes some time to set this up. With SonoSequencr, all you have to do is open the app and tap your previously created sequence. You can lock your iOS device or use another app while your sequence is running in the background. Of course, you can also start it from the widget (The Today widget is only available up to and including iOS 17), Apple Watch or using Flic Buttons. Here are some examples: - Group kitchen and dining room, set volume to 5, start a radio station and set a sleep timer to 2 hours - Switch your Playbar in the living room to the TV input, set the volume to 40, add dining room and set the equalizer settings for both devices to neutral - Disable the subwoofer and enable voice enhancement + night mode on the Playbar in the living room - Set the equalizer settings for all your devices to specific values - Disable touch on speaker and enable status light for all your devices - Set the volume of the kitchen and living room to the same value as in the dining room - Make an announcement with your individual text in the children's room - etc... Each of these examples, created once, requires only one tap in the widget or on your Apple Watch. SonoSequencr also includes a restricted mode. This allows you to restrict control to specific devices, among other things. Using an optional in-app purchase, you can also start sequences at specific times or via external triggers like IFTTT. Of course, this requires that the iOS device is on the same network as your Sonos devices at the time. For intensive use of external triggers, it is recommended to run SonoSequencr in 'server mode'. In this mode, SonoSequencr is always running in the foreground on a dedicated iOS device. There are many more features like grid view, create dynamic alarms, HTTP requests, launch other apps, automatic battery charging in server mode, transfer sequences between devices, etc.... You can only use music (radio streams/tracks/albums) for your sequences that are stored in your Sonos Favorites (My Sonos) or in your TuneIn radio stations. You can't search your entire music library in this app. Just add your most used music to my Sonos then it can be used in your sequences. The Timed Sequences feature is only available with an optional in-app purchase 'Premium'. With this automatically renewing subscription, up to 20 sequences can be run at freely configurable times. The function is only active as long as a valid subscription exists. The costs are billed via the iTunes account. The subscription will be renewed automatically within 24 hours before expiration (same time and costs), unless it is cancelled before in 'Settings' -> 'Manage Subscriptions' or in the iTunes settings. To use this app you must have a working Sonos system. SonoSequencr supports Sonos software 1 and 2. For terms and conditions and privacy policy see: https://celltekk.de/sonosequencr/help/privacy This is not an official Sonos app.

About

Lyd

Control your Sonos system directly from your iPhone's Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch. Enjoy instant playback control, volume adjustments, and speaker management without needing to open the main app or unlock your device.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Dynamic Island Live Activities
  • Apple Watch remote
  • Group/ungroup speakers
  • Sleep timers
  • Shortcuts and automation
Features
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Control Sonos from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch. No app to open, no unlock required — just tap and play. Lyd gives you instant widgets and Dynamic Island controls on iPhone, plus the gold-standard Watch remote trusted since 2019. And on iPad, a fully native, big-screen app — library and Now Playing side by side — the Sonos experience iPad users deserve. Fully compatible with Sonos S2 and even backwards compatible to Sonos S1. SCENES — YOUR WHOLE SETUP IN ONE TAP Save the perfect moment once, recreate it forever. A Scene remembers which speakers play together, how loud each one is, and what music starts — then makes it all happen the instant you tap. • "Morning Kitchen", "Dinner Party", "Movie Night" — a Scene for every moment • One tap groups your speakers, sets the volume, and starts your music • Smart suggestions build Scenes from the way you already listen • Custom icons and names make every Scene your own • Works on iPhone and Apple Watch, synced across both • Launch any Scene with Siri, Shortcuts, and automations INSTANT WIDGET CONTROL • Home Screen widgets in multiple sizes • Lock Screen widgets for one-tap access • Live Activities in Dynamic Island • Control playback without unlocking your phone GOLD-STANDARD APPLE WATCH REMOTE • Full playback control on your wrist • Rotate the Digital Crown to change volume • Add complications to any watch face • Control everything without touching your iPhone POWERFUL FEATURES • Works with Sonos S2 and S1 systems • Volume adjustments with iPhone volume keys • Group and ungroup speakers • Play any playlist or radio station • Send voice messages to any speaker • Sleep timers for automatic shutoff • Shortcuts and automation support • Guest mode for parties • Multiple Sonos households ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Pay once, use forever. Includes a 14-day free trial with full access to every feature. --- All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Sonos is a trademark of Sonos Inc. This is not an official Sonos app. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SonoSequencr4 screens
Lyd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lyd at Free against SonoSequencr's $2.99. Lyd also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (355 vs 116). SonoSequencr's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

Lyd is free to download; SonoSequencr costs $2.99 up front. SonoSequencr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Lyd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SonoSequencr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 355 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 86% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SonoSequencr ships an update every 3 weeks, Lyd every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SonoSequencr versus Lyd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonoSequencrLyd
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (116 ratings) — better4.4 (355 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116355 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus PleintingerApp Lane OU

Customer experience

SonoSequencr

All ratings115 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.0%

Lyd

All ratings354 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative11.9%

User reviews

SonoSequencr

From 116 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Adds advanced Sonos capabilities
  • 💡 Enables features not in official app
  • 🔊 Enhances home theater soundstage
  • 🎧 Allows pairing of different speaker models
  • 🔧 Developer provides excellent support

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Can be complex/not intuitive
  • 🐛 Some users report system issues
  • ⚠️ Experimental features may vary
  • 📈 Subscription model introduced
  • ❓ Lack of clear guides/tutorials for some

Lyd

From 355 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless Sonos control
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Reliable and stable
  • 💡 Convenient Apple Watch integration
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
  • 🔒 Requires Sonos account login

Bugs and requests

SonoSequencr

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Widget no longer available with iOS 18
  • System messed up after installation, subs not working
  • Phantom speakers created and cannot be removed
  • Prevents Trueplay optimization
  • Premium features (timed sequences) not working
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  • App crashes (potentially related to Sonos S2)
  • No WiFi Network Connection error
  • App not opening after purchase/download
  • Cannot add devices
  • Stereo pair creation issues with specific Sonos updates
  • App not working on iOS 9
  • App freezes on sequences
  • Connect:Amp not recognized
  • Download failure
  • Certain features not working
  • Buggy interface
  • Cannot view Sonos favorites
  • Rarely works, disconnects frequently
  • Problems with WiFi connection
  • Play:5 Gen 1 and Gen 2 cannot form a stereo pair in official app, but this app does
  • Stereo pair with Play:One and Play:1 not possible after Sonos update V10 (later corrected by user)
  • Sonos One must be on the left in stereo pair for some functions to work
  • Cannot load music

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Improve UI aesthetics and user-friendliness
  • Add widget support for quick actions
  • Enable more drivers on Era 300 as front speakers
  • Add Alexa integration
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  • Allow customization of grid view with icons
  • Sync settings across devices via iCloud
  • Add support for Connect:Amp
  • Improve documentation and setup wizards
  • Add support for Deezer
  • Include toggle 'shuffle' in commands
  • Add time-based triggers within the app
  • Enable Siri Shortcuts or Automations
  • Add ability to edit commands within sequences
  • Allow selection of individual speaker volume for alarms
  • Add Night Mode scheduling
  • Add Speech Enhancement scheduling
  • Enable pairing of different speaker generations (e.g., Play:5 Gen 1 with Five)
  • Add support for scheduling night mode on/off
  • Make premium features more accessible or reliable

Lyd

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App sometimes loses connection to Sonos
  • Complication disappears after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to control volume directly from the app
  • Support for more Sonos features like creating playlists
  • Interactive widgets for iPhone

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SonoSequencr

Subscriptions3
  • Premium 1 month$0.491 Month
  • Premium 6 months$2.496 Months
  • Premium 12 months$4.491 Year
One-time3
  • Small donation$2.99
  • Mid donation$5.99
  • Big donation$9.99
6 purchases

Lyd

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly tip$2.991 Year
One-time5
  • One-time tip$0.99
  • One-time support$1.99
  • One-time Support$4.99
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  • Lifetime Unlock$8.99
  • One-time Support$8.99

Questions

Is SonoSequencr free?
SonoSequencr costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Lyd free?
Lyd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SonoSequencr or Lyd?
SonoSequencr is rated higher. SonoSequencr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Lyd averages 4.4 from 355 ratings.
Do SonoSequencr or Lyd have ads?
Neither SonoSequencr nor Lyd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SonoSequencr or Lyd?
SonoSequencr ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lyd every 10 days. Most recently, SonoSequencr was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lyd on November 2, 2026.

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