Microsoft Surface vs H2O Audio PRO
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
H2O Audio PRO
This utility app allows users to manage their H2O Audio devices. It provides functionality for updating device software and organizing music playlists.
- Manage H2O Audio Devices
- Update device software
- Manage PLAYLIST+ audio
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Manage H2O Audio Devices, Update software, Manage PLAYLIST+ audio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Surface at 3.2 against H2O Audio PRO's 1.7. Microsoft Surface also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 16%) and ratings volume (159 vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Surface has 159 ratings behind it against 26, 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 16% of H2O Audio PRO's.
Microsoft Surface ships an update every 2 months, H2O Audio PRO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Surface | H2O Audio PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (159 ratings) — better | 1.7 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews — better | 15.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 159 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| 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 | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | H2O Audio |
Customer experience
Microsoft Surface
H2O Audio PRO
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
H2O Audio PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Surface
No in-app purchases
H2O Audio PRO
No in-app purchases
Questions
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