# Lenovo vs Microsoft Surface

The clearest difference is rating: Lenovo at 3.7 against Microsoft Surface's 3.2. Microsoft Surface's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lenovo holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 159 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Lenovo's written reviews are positive against 26% of Microsoft Surface's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lenovo ships an update every 3 months, Microsoft Surface every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lenovo | Microsoft Surface |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenovo/id1398650553/reviews)** | [3.2 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-surface/id1476329686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **25.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lenovo(Beijing) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/529398188) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Lenovo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenovo/id1398650553)

Access comprehensive support for your Lenovo devices, including PCs, tablets, and data centers. Find solutions, check warranty status, troubleshoot issues, locate service providers, and track repairs. You can also explore and purchase Lenovo products directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Device support and troubleshooting, Warranty status checker, Service provider lookup, Repair status tracking, Product shopping and exploration, Lenovo ID account management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User friendly design (older reviews)
- 👍 Helpful for products (older reviews)
- 👍 Easy to use (older reviews)
- 👍 Useful tool (older reviews)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues (frequent)
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Poor UI/UX
- 🐛 App links to web page

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in through the app
- Login off automatically when accessing my products section
- Unable to use Google to sign in the app
- App keeps loading and asking login again
- App stops working at verification process

**Requested features**

- Scrap the app and start over
- Fix login issues
- Improve app stability
- Ensure web and app synchronization
- Add support for Google login


### Microsoft Surface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-surface/id1476329686)

Manage and personalize your audio devices. Update firmware, view device information, and adjust settings like equalizer and volume. Connect and control devices, and access tutorials for assistance.

**Highlights:** Update earbuds and headphones, View and change device info, View battery and volume, Personalize settings, Change equalizer settings, Control connected devices, Reset devices

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent audio quality and crisp sound
- 🎚️ Useful EQ customization capabilities
- 📱 Smooth out-of-box setup experience
- 🔗 Hardware quality is solid
- ⚡ Quick app loading when functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently fails to detect paired headphones
- 🔌 Constant connection and pairing issues
- 😤 Poor reliability and stability
- 🚫 App becomes completely broken after updates
- 🔐 Authentication and login failures

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on scanning/searching for headphones
- Bluetooth connection drops during calls
- App won't recognize headphones even when paired
- Authentication hangs on 'Authenticating' screen
- Constant red light indicator issues

**Requested features**

- MacOS app support
- iPad landscape mode support
- Customizable gesture controls
- Better device switching between paired devices
- More EQ preset options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lenovo free?

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

### Is Microsoft Surface free?

Microsoft Surface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lenovo or Microsoft Surface?

Lenovo is rated higher. Lenovo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Microsoft Surface averages 3.2 from 159 ratings.

### Do Lenovo or Microsoft Surface have ads?

Neither Lenovo nor Microsoft Surface shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lenovo or Microsoft Surface?

Lenovo ships an update every 3 months, and Microsoft Surface every 2 months. Most recently, Lenovo was updated on October 6, 2026 and Microsoft Surface on October 16, 2026.

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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.*
