# RA Guide vs Sonos

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RA Guide at none against Sonos's 1. RA Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (52% vs 20%). Sonos's advantage is ratings volume (942K vs 8.2K) and chart position (#28 vs #88). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonos sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. RA Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

RA Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonos has 942K ratings behind it against 8.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of RA Guide's written reviews are positive against 20% of Sonos's.

RA Guide ships an update every 11 days, Sonos fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Guide | Sonos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-guide/id981952703/reviews)** | [4.6 (942K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K | **942K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #88 | **#28** |
| Size | 41 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Resident Advisor](https://appshunter.io/developer/897836505) | [Sonos, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293523034) |

## What reviewers say

### RA Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-guide/id981952703)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Discover the world's best dancefloors and electronic music events, personalized to your tastes and location. Find your favorite artists, buy tickets instantly, and never miss a gig.

**Highlights:** Personalized event discovery, Find DJs and electronic music events, Buy tickets instantly, Listings in 120+ countries, Follow favorite artists and clubs, Add artists from music library

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Always Great
- 🌟 Awesome App
- 🌍 Great for Travel
- 🎉 Excellent for Events
- 🤖 Helpful App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔒 Unable to Unsubscribe
- 🤯 Complicated
- 💸 Price Manipulation
- 🤖 Terrible Customer Service

**Reported bugs**

- App Crashes
- Ticket Resale Issues
- Payment Integration Problems
- Verification Failures
- Inconsistent Functionality

**Requested features**

- Add Genre and Event Type Filters
- Save Recent Searches
- Allow Typing in Locations
- Integrate with Apple Wallet
- Add Artist Links and Sounds


### Sonos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonos/id1488977981)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Music, #37 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app centralizes your music and audio content for seamless control of your home sound system. Easily manage playback across multiple rooms, discover new music, and personalize your listening experience with saved favorites and custom settings.

**Highlights:** Unified content and control, Multi-room audio playback, Streaming service integration, Personalized music library, Easy product setup, Voice control integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sonos Radio HD Monthly | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless upgrade process
- 🔒 Robust connectivity
- 👍 Great sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔍 Confusing and buggy app
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive app
- 🔄 Speakers randomly disappearing
- 🤯 Frustrating app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to speakers
- Speakers not recognized after updates
- Inconsistent volume and playback controls

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Restore legacy features (alarms, queues, etc.)
- Customizable app interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RA Guide free?

RA Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sonos free?

Sonos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RA Guide or Sonos?

RA Guide is rated higher. RA Guide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Sonos averages 4.6 from 942K ratings.

### Do RA Guide or Sonos have ads?

Sonos shows ads; RA Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, RA Guide or Sonos?

RA Guide ships an update every 11 days, and Sonos fortnightly. Most recently, RA Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sonos on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RA Guide or Sonos?

RA Guide currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Sonos at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*