Microsoft Surface vs Tribit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Tribit
This application connects to and manages compatible Bluetooth audio devices. It allows users to update device firmware, customize audio settings with EQ adjustments, and access product support.
- Connect and manage Bluetooth audio devices
- Update device firmware
- Personalized EQ adjustments
- Product support and customer service
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Please check before downloading,currently App only supports following devices: FlyBuds C1 / FlyBuds C2 / SolarBuds C2 / MoveBuds H1 / FlyBuds C1 Pro / OpenGo / QuietPlus 81 / StormBox Blast / StormBox Micro 2 / Upgraded StormBox Pro / AquaEase / XSound Mega / StormBox Flow / StormBox 2 / XSound Plus 2 / StormBox Blast 2 / StormBox Lava / StormBox Mini+ / PocketGo; Tribit App is a set of mobile terminal operating software based on Bluetooth audio equipment, providing systematic, data-based and intelligent services. App features: - Connect and manage headphones or speaker devices； - Get and update device firmware; - Personalized, easy to adjust EQ; - Provide efficient product support and customer service; If you encounter any problems during use, you can contact 【support@tribit.com】, thank you for your understanding and support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Surface at 3.2 against Tribit's 2.9. Microsoft Surface also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Tribit's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 26%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Microsoft Surface holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159 and 236 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Microsoft Surface's written reviews are positive against 39% of Tribit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Microsoft Surface ships an update every 2 months, Tribit monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Surface | Tribit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (159 ratings) — better | 2.9 (236 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | 39.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 159 | 236 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Shenzhen Thousandshores Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Microsoft Surface
Tribit
User reviews
Microsoft Surface
From 159 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎵 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Tribit
From 236 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Amazing value
- 👍 Great EQ and customization
- 🚀 Powerful and loud sound
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Helpful app features
Room to improve
- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🐛 Firmware update problems
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🐛 Buggy app experience
- 🐛 Unreliable app connection
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
Tribit
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to connect to devices
- Firmware update process getting stuck
- Custom EQ settings not persisting
- Duplicate device entries in app
Requested features
4 requests- More granular EQ controls
- Additional lighting customization options
- Ability to turn off lights completely
- Improved app stability and reliability
In-app purchases
Microsoft Surface
No in-app purchases
Tribit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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