Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs LenovoSmart

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

Head to head
About

Microsoft Surface

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
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Here are the things you can do: • Update your earbuds and headphones • View and change device info • View battery info and volume level • Personalize settings • Change equalizer settings to get the sound you want • Control which devices are connected • Change language settings • Reset your earbuds and headphones to the factory settings • Watch tutorial videos • Send us feedback

About

LenovoSmart

This utility app allows users to connect and manage Lenovo smart devices. It enables remote control, device addition, and sharing capabilities with family members.

Highlights
  • Add Lenovo smart devices
  • Remote device control
  • Share devices with family
  • Manage smart home ecosystem
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LenovoSmart App is a tool application which is used together with smart devices made by Lenovo. It provides the following functions: 1. Add devices to this App; 2. Control smart devices remotely; 3. Share the smart devices with your family members in this App;

Screenshots

Microsoft Surface4 screens
LenovoSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LenovoSmart at 5.0 against Microsoft Surface's 3.2. LenovoSmart also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 26%). Microsoft Surface's advantage is ratings volume (159 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LenovoSmart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Surface has 159 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Microsoft Surface's written reviews are positive against 50% of LenovoSmart's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Microsoft Surface versus LenovoSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft SurfaceLenovoSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (159 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings159 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationBeijing Lenovo Software co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Microsoft Surface

All ratings159 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative43.4%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative65.4%

LenovoSmart

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Surface

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
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  • Firmware updates cause connection degradation
  • App fails to load when headphones are connected
  • Pairing mode limbo after power cycling
  • Earbud chirping and constant disconnections
  • Uneven battery drain between earbuds
  • App incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

9 requests
  • MacOS app support
  • iPad landscape mode support
  • Customizable gesture controls
  • Better device switching between paired devices
  • More EQ preset options
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  • Xbox wireless compatibility
  • Ability to disable automatic noise cancellation on calls
  • Case battery level indicator
  • Computer/device management features

LenovoSmart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Surface

No in-app purchases

None

LenovoSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Surface free?
Microsoft Surface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LenovoSmart free?
LenovoSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Surface or LenovoSmart?
LenovoSmart is rated higher. Microsoft Surface averages 3.2 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while LenovoSmart averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Microsoft Surface or LenovoSmart have ads?
Neither Microsoft Surface nor LenovoSmart shows ads.

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