# Microsoft Surface vs LenovoSmart

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Surface | LenovoSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-surface/id1476329686/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenovosmart/id1551765228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 70 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Beijing Lenovo Software co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/790180036) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LenovoSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenovosmart/id1551765228)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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